Date02-Mar-1943 to 07-Mar-1943
TypeSea Disaster
CountryPAPUA NEW GUINEA
LocationHuon Gulf
ActivityKnown as The Battle of the Bismarck Sea : 8 Japanese destroyers guarding a convoy of 8 transports were attacked by 129 Allied fighters, 207 bombers & 3 squadrons of the Royal Australian Air Force.
InjuryAn estimated 3,000 to 7,000 Japanese troops perished, some were taken by sharks
SourceG. Duncan, et al
Shark Data Lab