Shark attack at D'Entrecasteaux islands, 20 miles off the coast, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea

Shark attack details: D'Entrecasteaux islands, 20 miles off the coast, Milne Bay Province, No date, Before 1975
Date of attack: July 1st 1975
Location: D'Entrecasteaux islands, 20 miles off the coast, Milne Bay Province
Shark species: 4.6 m to 6 m [15' to 20'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Dan Hogan
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving
Injury: Saod to be fatal but incident highly questionable

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4.6 m to 6 m [15' to 20'] tiger shark 4.6 m to 6 m [15' to 20'] Tiger shark

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