List of all shark attacks in North Province
Fatal Attacks
4
Unprovoked Attacks
12
Total Attacks
12
There have been a total of 12 shark attacks in North Province. Out of those, 4 have unfortunately been fatal which brings the percentage of fatal attacks to 33.33%. 12 attacks came out of the blue while 0 have been provoked by humans.
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Unprovoked
Fatal
Non Fatal
| Location | Date | Time | Species | Activity | Injury | Fatal | Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koumac | 05-09-2016 | 15h40 | Kite surfing | FATAL | YES | 50yo David Jewell | |
| Lindéralique, Hienghène | 24-12-2013 | 11h00 | Reported to involve a bull shark | Snorkeling | Leg bitten | NO | 37yo Loïc Merlet |
| Kendec | 20-05-2011 | 11h00 | Tiger shark, 2.8m | Kite Boarding | Thigh bitten, FATAL | YES | 15yo Nathan ____ |
| Hienghène | 06-05-2008 | 14h00 | 2 small bull sharks | Fishing | Lower legs bitten | NO | 40yo male |
| Poindimié | 25-04-2008 | Morning | Bull shark, 1.8m | Swimming | Lacerations to left foot | NO | 32yo Olivier Vilain |
| Kaala-Gomen | 24-01-2007 | 14h00 | Tiger shark | Spearfishing (free diving) | Leg bitten | NO | 30yo Jesse Jizdny |
| Koumac | 31-10-2004 | 3 m shark | Diving | Forearm bitten | NO | Unknown | |
| Poum | 14-03-2000 | Morning | Tiger shark? | Spearfishing | FATAL | YES | 35yo Gilbert Bui Van Minh |
| Ile Yandé (between Poum and Bélep) | 30-04-1979 | Fishing | Thigh severely injured, survived | NO | |||
| Balade | 30-04-1979 | 2 m shark | FATAL | YES | Ferdinand Teanyouen |
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