Shark attack at Hula, near Port Moresby, Central Province, Papua New Guinea

Shark attack details: Hula, near Port Moresby, Central Province, 11-Sep-2011
Date of attack: September 11th 2011
Location: Hula, near Port Moresby, Central Province
Shark species: 2 m Tiger shark
Name of victim: Thomas Viot
Age of victim: 30 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Kite Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to right leg

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  • Singour, 60 miles south of Madang (2)