Shark attack at Kalautu Village, Baibara at the mouth of Oibada River, Central Province, Papua New Guinea

Shark attack details: Kalautu Village, Baibara at the mouth of Oibada River, Central Province, 16-Nov-1955
Date of attack: November 16th 1955
Location: Kalautu Village, Baibara at the mouth of Oibada River, Central Province
Shark species: Wobbegong
Name of victim: Niu Bodu
Age of victim: 8 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Right thigh bitten

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Papua New Guinea

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