Shark attack at Koumac, North Province, New Caledonia

Shark attack details: Koumac, North Province, 06-Sep-2016
Date of attack: September 6th 2016
Location: Koumac, North Province
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: David Jewell
Age of victim: 50 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Kite surfing
Injury: FATAL

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