Shark attack at Poum, North Province, New Caledonia

Shark attack details: Poum, North Province, 15-Mar-2000
Date of attack: March 15th 2000
Location: Poum, North Province
Shark species: Tiger shark?
Name of victim: Gilbert Bui Van Minh
Age of victim: 35 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: FATAL

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Tiger shark? Tiger shark?

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