Shark attack at Yate, South Province, New Caledonia

Shark attack details: Yate, South Province, 19-Feb-2016
Date of attack: February 19th 2016
Location: Yate, South Province
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 31 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Forearm bitten

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