Tjandamurra O'Shane

Tjandamurra O'Shane
Born (1990-08-15) 15 August 1990
Australia
Other namesJanda
Children2
Parent(s)Tim O'Shane
Jenni Patterson

Tjandamurra (Jandamarra) "Janda" O'Shane (born 15 August 1990) is an Aboriginal Australian man who at age six was the victim of a fire attack whilst playing at a schoolyard in Cairns, Queensland on 10 October 1996. The attack, and O'Shane's struggle to survive, captivated the Australian nation, as millions followed his plight in the Australian media.