Shark attack at Swimming with humpback whales, Vava'u, Tonga

Shark attack details: Swimming with humpback whales, Vava'u, 27-Sep-2002
Date of attack: September 27th 2002
Location: Swimming with humpback whales, Vava'u
Shark species: 1.5 m [5'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Felipe Tonga
Age of victim: years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Thigh lacerated

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