Shark attack at Twagne, Poum, New Caledonia

Shark attack details: Twagne, Poum, 28-May-23
Date of attack: May 28th 2023
Location: Twagne, Poum
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 42 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Fatal, bite to leg, shoulder and head

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