Luke Walford identified as man killed in Humpy Island shark attack

A man who was tragically died after being attacked by a shark has been identified as a beloved youth pastor.

Luke Walford, 40, was spearfishing with family and friends off of Humpy Island in the Keppel Bay Islands National Park, about 18km off the central Queensland coast, when he was attacked about 4.30pm on Saturday.

Mr Walford suffered extensive injuries to his neck which led to his passing just before 6pm despite the best efforts of paramedics.

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A man tragically killed by a shark in front of his family and friends has been identified as 40-year-old youth pastor Luke Walford (pictured)

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