Shark attack at Sigatoka, Vitu Levu, Fiji

Shark attack details: Sigatoka, Vitu Levu, 18-Mar-2006
Date of attack: March 18th 2006
Location: Sigatoka, Vitu Levu
Shark species: 5' Tiger shark
Name of victim: Paul Sue
Age of victim: 21 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to right hand

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