Shark attack at Atchin Island off Malakula, Malampa Province, Vanuatu

Shark attack details: Atchin Island off Malakula, Malampa Province, 22-Jun-2005
Date of attack: June 22nd 2005
Location: Atchin Island off Malakula, Malampa Province
Shark species: On 8/13/2005 anglers from New Zealand caught a 2.8 m [9'3"], 140-kg [309-lb] shark at the same spot. It was believed this was the same shark that kill
Name of victim: Alysha Margaret Webster
Age of victim: 7 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL

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