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Volupai, Talasea, PAPUA NEW GUINEA — 1954

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Shark Attack Incident

Volupai, Talasea, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

January 1, 1954

Non-fatal

Date1954

TypeUnprovoked

CountryPAPUA NEW GUINEA

LocationVolupai, Talasea

ActivitySwimming

InjuryLeg & abdomen lacerated

Victimboy, Male, 12 years old

SourceA. M. Rapson, p.148

-5.2674°, 149.9730°via nominatim

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