Shark attack at Poe Beach, Grand Terre, New Caledonia

Shark attack details: Poe Beach, Grand Terre, 09-Apr-2016
Date of attack: April 9th 2016
Location: Poe Beach, Grand Terre
Shark species: Tiger shark, 2.5 m
Name of victim: Nicole Malignon
Age of victim: 69 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Walking
Injury: FATAL

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