Shark attack at Neiafu, Vava, Tonga

Shark attack details: Neiafu, Vava, 01-Aug-1995
Date of attack: August 1st 1995
Location: Neiafu, Vava
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] grey reef shark
Name of victim: Jim McManus
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Finger broken when hooked shark grabbed his catch

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