Shark attack at Mouth of Suareng River, a mile from Taludig, , Papua New Guinea

Shark attack details: Mouth of Suareng River, a mile from Taludig, , 10-Jun-1962
Date of attack: June 10th 1962
Location: Mouth of Suareng River, a mile from Taludig,
Shark species: Possibly a bronze Whaler shark
Name of victim: boy from Aitape, West Sepik
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Washing
Injury: FATAL, chest & leg bitten

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Possibly a bronze whaler shark Possibly a bronze Whaler shark

Papua New Guinea

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