Shark attack at Matukar village , Madang, Papua New Guinea

Shark attack details: Matukar village , Madang, 24-Mar-1962
Date of attack: March 24th 1962
Location: Matukar village , Madang
Shark species: Possibly a bronze Whaler shark
Name of victim: Kes, a native boy
Age of victim: 10 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, calf bitten, other leg severed below knee

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Possibly a bronze whaler shark Possibly a bronze Whaler shark

Papua New Guinea

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