The beach was her 'happiest place': Family's tribute to teen shark attack victim

Surf Life Saving Queensland said it was an unthinkable tragedy to lose one of its members in a shark attack off Bribie Island in Queensland.

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A teenage girl who died after a shark attack at a popular surfing spot has been remembered as a shining light who loved the beach.

Charlize Zmuda, 17, was swimming off Woorim Beach, Bribie Island in south-east Queensland when she was attacked by a shark around 4.45pm on Monday.

The teen suffered life-threatening injuries to her upper body during the attack and died soon after she was pulled from the water, Queensland Ambulance said.

A report is being prepared for the coroner.

Tributes have poured in for the beloved volunteer lifesaver, with her family saying she was a shining light who touched everyone she met.

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