| Date of attack: | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Penhryn Island, COOK ISLANDS |
| Shark species: | Tiger shark |
| Name of victim: | Turua William Maretapu |
| Age of victim: | 16 years old |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Spearfishing |
| Injury: | Leg bitten by shark after he shot at it & missed PROVOKED INCIDENT |
Shark attack at Penhryn Island, COOK ISLANDS, New Zealand
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