Shark attack at Pukapuka Northern Group, Cook Islands, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Pukapuka Northern Group, Cook Islands, 13-Dec-2003
Date of attack: December 13th 2003
Location: Pukapuka Northern Group, Cook Islands
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Teta Vaotiare
Age of victim: 45 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming / shipwreck
Injury: FATAL

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