Shark attack at Taibaisa Passage, Gau Island, Lomaiviti Island Group, Fiji

Shark attack details: Taibaisa Passage, Gau Island, Lomaiviti Island Group, 08-Feb-1963
Date of attack: February 8th 1963
Location: Taibaisa Passage, Gau Island, Lomaiviti Island Group
Shark species: 2.1 m [7'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Jone Waiteatei
Age of victim: 28 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Left arm bitten

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2.1 m [7'] white shark 2.1 m [7'] Great white shark

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