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Tahiti, FRENCH POLYNESIA — Reported 15-Jul-1834

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Shark Attack Incident

Tahiti, FRENCH POLYNESIA

July 14, 1834

Fatal

DateReported 15-Jul-1834

TypeUnprovoked

CountryFRENCH POLYNESIA

LocationTahiti

ActivitySwimming

SpeciesReported to involve a hammerhead shark

InjuryFATAL

VictimKaugatava Orurutm, Female

SourceRepublican Banner, 7/15/1834

-17.6873°, -149.4452°via nominatim

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