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PAPUA NEW GUINEA — Reported 22-Aug-1960

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Shark Attack Incident

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

August 21, 1960

Non-fatal

DateReported 22-Aug-1960

TypeUnprovoked

CountryPAPUA NEW GUINEA

ActivityFree-diving

InjuryLost left arm

Victim"a native", Male

SourceThe Age, 8/22/1960

-5.6816°, 144.2489°via nominatim

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