List of all shark attacks in West New Britain Province
Fatal Attacks
2
Unprovoked Attacks
7
Total Attacks
7
There have been a total of 7 shark attacks in West New Britain Province. Out of those, 2 have unfortunately been fatal which brings the percentage of fatal attacks to 28.57%. 7 attacks came out of the blue while 0 have been provoked by humans.
Provoked
Unprovoked
Fatal
Non Fatal
| Location | Date | Time | Species | Activity | Injury | Fatal | Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Nakanai, Talasea | Fishing | Slight lacerations to leg | NO | 20yo male | |||
| Bulu, Talasea | Spearfishing | FATAL, back & buttocks bitten | YES | male | |||
| Kalapiai, Kombe | Fishing | Minor injuries | NO | male | |||
| Kombe, Talasea | Several sharks involved | Spearfishing | FATAL, severe abdominal injuries | YES | male | ||
| Volupai, Talasea | Swimming | Leg & abdomen lacerated | NO | 12yo boy | |||
| Poi, Kombe Talasea | Spear fishing | Minor injuries | NO | male | |||
| East Nakanai, Talasea | Collecting shells | Leg & foot injured | NO | 26yo male |
Explore Shark Utopia
Be honest, when was the last time you watched a decent shark movie?