Shark attack at Kaala-Gomen, North Province, New Caledonia

Shark attack details: Kaala-Gomen, North Province, 25-Jan-2007
Date of attack: January 25th 2007
Location: Kaala-Gomen, North Province
Shark species: Tiger shark
Name of victim: Jesse Jizdny
Age of victim: 30 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing (free diving)
Injury: Leg bitten

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