Shark attack at Vao Island, Malampa Province, Vanuatu

Shark attack details: Vao Island, Malampa Province, 01-Apr-1987
Date of attack: April 1st 1987
Location: Vao Island, Malampa Province
Shark species: 4.3 m shark
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 8 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL

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