List of all shark attacks in new-caledonia
Fatal Attacks
19
Unprovoked Attacks
51
Total Attacks
56
There have been a total of 56 shark attacks in NEW CALEDONIA. Out of those, 19 have unfortunately been fatal which brings the percentage of fatal attacks to 33.93%. 51 attacks came out of the blue while 5 have been provoked by humans.
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| Location | Date | Time | Species | Activity | Injury | Fatal | Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumbéa | 08-04-2007 | 16h00 | Tiger shark | Surfing | Left foot bitten | NO | 26yo Olivier Bertholom |
| Ouvéa | 31-01-2007 | Spearfishing | Survived | NO | male | ||
| Kaala-Gomen | 24-01-2007 | 14h00 | Tiger shark | Spearfishing (free diving) | Leg bitten | NO | 30yo Jesse Jizdny |
| Maré | 23-11-2005 | 20h30 | Spearfishing | Arm bitten | NO | Emile | |
| 15-11-2005 | 4.5 m white shark | No injury to occupants, shark lifted bow of boat 3 times | NO | 3.8-m boat with 3 people on board | |||
| Koumac | 31-10-2004 | 3 m shark | Diving | Forearm bitten | NO | Unknown | |
| Lifou | 02-03-2002 | Shark involvement prior to death unconfired | Spearfishing | PRESUMED FATAL, body not recovered | NO | 44yo Yves Koidrin | |
| Mont Dore | 12-05-2000 | Tiger sharks & bull sharks (20 sharks in all) | Air Disaster - Piper aircraft crashed into the sea, killing all on board | Sharks prevented recovery of remains | YES | 3 people | |
| Poum | 14-03-2000 | Morning | Tiger shark? | Spearfishing | FATAL | YES | 35yo Gilbert Bui Van Minh |
| Ouvea | 13-03-1999 | Morning | 200 to 300 kg shark | Spearfishing | Multiple injuries | NO | Blaise Wouanena |
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