Shark attack at Jukuataia Village, 10, Papua New Guinea

Shark attack details: Jukuataia Village, 10, 11-Jan-1962
Date of attack: January 11th 1962
Location: Jukuataia Village, 10
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Yagirua Agiramon
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Left leg & buttocks bitten

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Papua New Guinea

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