Shark attack at Penhryn Island, COOK ISLANDS, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Penhryn Island, COOK ISLANDS, Reported 5-Mar-2007
Date of attack: March 5th 2007
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

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