Shark Attack Incident

Toro Passage, NEW GUINEA

October 31, 1960

Non-fatal

DateNov-1960

TypeProvoked

CountryNEW GUINEA

LocationToro Passage

Species1.4 m [4'6"] blacktip shark

InjuryLeft wrist bitten by netted shark placed in bottom of dinghy PROVOKED INCIDENT

VictimFisheries trainee, Male

SourceA.M. Rapson, p.147

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