Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in 30 nautical miles offshore, Nuku'alofa, TONGA (Unknown Date)

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in 30 nautical miles offshore, Nuku'alofa, TONGA on Unknown Date. The incident involved a Questionable Incident shark during five men on makeshift raft after their 10 m fishing boat capsized and sank in rough seas. survivors rescued after 7.5 hours in the water activities.

Incident Details

Date Unknown Date
Location 30 nautical miles offshore, Nuku'alofa, TONGA
Activity Five men on makeshift raft after their 10 m fishing boat capsized and sank in rough seas. Survivors rescued after 7.5 hours in the water
Species Questionable Incident
Injury He was was bitten on the arm by small sharks & died, but it was not clear if he died as result of the bite or death resulted from drowing
Fatal Yes
Sex M
Age Unknown
Time Unknown

Notes

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