Shark attack at Ouvea, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia

Shark attack details: Ouvea, Loyalty Islands, 14-Mar-1999
Date of attack: March 14th 1999
Location: Ouvea, Loyalty Islands
Shark species: 200 to 300 kg shark
Name of victim: Blaise Wouanena
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Multiple injuries

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