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Lavongai, PAPUA NEW GUINEA — 1955

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Shark Attack Incident

Lavongai, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

January 1, 1955

Non-fatal

Date1955

TypeUnprovoked

CountryPAPUA NEW GUINEA

LocationLavongai

InjuryBack bitten

VictimPakau, Male

SourceJ. McLachlan, Medical Officer, Kavieng; A.M. Rapson, p.148

-2.5195°, 150.2393°via nominatim

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