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Shark Attack in East Nakanai, Talasea, New Britain, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (1960)

⚪ Unknown Attack

Species Not Identified

The shark species involved in this attack could not be determined

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #2,169 of 6,882 total

📍 Attack #2 in East Nakanai, Talasea

🦈 this species attack #0

🏄 Other attack #1205

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in East Nakanai, Talasea, New Britain, PAPUA NEW GUINEA on 1960. The incident occurred during other activities.

Incident Details

Date	1960
Location	East Nakanai, Talasea, New Britain, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Activity	Other
Species	Not Known
Injury	Other
Sex	M
Age	Young Adult (20-29)

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