Shark attack at Tupuselei Village, about 40 miles east of Port Moresby, Central Province, Papua New Guinea

Shark attack details: Tupuselei Village, about 40 miles east of Port Moresby, Central Province, 19-Feb-1960
Date of attack: February 19th 1960
Location: Tupuselei Village, about 40 miles east of Port Moresby, Central Province
Shark species: 3.4 m [11'] Tiger shark captured
Name of victim: Doas Hehuni
Age of victim: 26 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: FATAL, legs bitten

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3.4 m [11'] tiger shark captured 3.4 m [11'] Tiger shark captured

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