Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in Singour, 60 miles south of Madang, Madang Province, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (1954)

Unknown Attack
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Species Not Identified

The shark species involved in this attack could not be determined

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #1,864 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #2 in Singour, 60 miles south of Madang
🦈 Other attack #1931
🏄 Other attack #1205

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Singour, 60 miles south of Madang, Madang Province, PAPUA NEW GUINEA on 1954. The incident involved a Other shark during other activities.

Incident Details

Date1954
LocationSingour, 60 miles south of Madang, Madang Province, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
ActivityOther
SpeciesNot Known
InjuryOther
SexM
AgeYoung Adult (20-29)
TimeLate afternoon

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