Shark attack at Welagi coastal reef off Drekeniwai, Taveuni, Fiji

Shark attack details: Welagi coastal reef off Drekeniwai, Taveuni, 29-Sep-2003
Date of attack: September 29th 2003
Location: Welagi coastal reef off Drekeniwai, Taveuni
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Epeli Mate
Age of victim: 40 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Wading to shore from his boat
Injury: FATAL abdomen bitten

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