Shark attack details: Alderman Islands, North Island, 24-Jan-2009
| Date of attack: |
January 24th 2009 |
| Location: |
Alderman Islands, North Island |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
7.2 m boat. Occupant Kelvin Travers |
| Sex of victim: |
|
| Activity: |
Fishing |
| Injury: |
No injury to occupant, shark removed small auxiliary outboard motor |
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