Shark attack at Malakula (Malakula Island), Malampa Province, Vanuatu

Shark attack details: Malakula (Malakula Island), Malampa Province, 11-Nov-2004
Date of attack: November 11th 2004
Location: Malakula (Malakula Island), Malampa Province
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: a German tourist (male)
Age of victim: 30s years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: Thigh bitten

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