Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in Islet of Kendek near Koumac, Grande Terre, New Caledonia (2025 January 2)

🔴 Fatal Attack
Tiger Shark

This attack involved a tiger shark

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #6,862 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #1 in Islet of Kendek near Koumac
🦈 Tiger Shark attack #335
🏄 Fishing attack #1210

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Islet of Kendek near Koumac, Grande Terre, New Caledonia on 2025 January 2. The incident involved a Tiger Shark shark during fishing activities.

Incident Details

Date2025 January 2
LocationIslet of Kendek near Koumac, Grande Terre, New Caledonia
ActivityFishing
SpeciesTiger Shark
InjuryFatal
SexM
AgeMiddle Age (40-49)
Time1615hr

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