But what lies just beyond Woorim Beach is Bribie Island’s real claim to (lack of) fame. More than a third of the island is made up of national park, accessible by 4WD vehicle only.

Police received reports of a "serious shark bite incident" at approximately 4.45pm Monday local time near Woorim Beach on Bribie Island, Queensland, Australia.

A female swimmer has died in a shark attack in the waters off a popular tourist spot on Australia’s east coast, authorities said. Emergency crews were called to the Woorim Beach at Bribie Island ...