Morose Province in Papua New Guinea is a beautiful coastal spot with clear waters and sandy beaches.
The area is full of colorful fish and sea creatures like sharks.
Some types of sharks, such as gray reef sharks and hammerhead sharks, can be seen here.
Sharks are important for the sea's balance.
Although they're around, it's rare for them to attack.
Just be cautious when swimming to enjoy Morose Province's natural beauty safely.
Understanding our data at Morobe Province
In our comprehensive overview of morobe province, the data presented in this article is compiled from a variety of public sources, providing a consolidated view of shark encounters by beach.
As you explore the data, it is important to note that while we have organized the information by specific areas, neighboring areas may also have their own detailed posts.
We encourage you to utilize the search function on our website to discover unique posts that may pertain to nearby locations.
Given the unpredictable and often chaotic circumstances surrounding shark attacks, some of the details within our tables have been inferred post-incident.
This is a common practice in the documentation of such events, due to factors like the rapid response required at the scene and the retrospective nature of assembling such data.
Our aim is to offer a resource that not only informs but also enhances awareness and safety practices for all who venture into the marine environment.
As you navigate through the information, we hope it serves as a reminder of the respect and caution that our florida beaches command.
Recorded Attack #1
Area
Morobe Province
Location
Bulolol
Date
1939-04-12
Year
1939
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Dived For A Coin
Name
Child
Sex
M
Age
9
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Morobe Province
Location
Korem, Finschhafen
Date
1958-01-01
Year
1958
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Fishing, Holding Fish
Name
Male X 3
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Hand Holding The Fish Was Bitten In All 3 Cases
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Morobe Province
Location
Huon Gulf
Date
N/A
Year
1943
Type
Sea Disaster
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Known As The Battle Of The Bismarck Sea : 8 Japanese Destroyers Guarding A Convoy Of 8 Transports Were Attacked By 129 Allied Fighters, 207 Bombers & 3 Squadrons Of The Royal Australian Air Force.
Name
N/A
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
An Estimated 3,000 To 7,000 Japanese Troops Perished, Some Were Taken By Sharks
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Morobe Province
Location
Nasigilatu (Near Malasanga, Finschhafen, In The Huon Gulf)
Date
1958-04-01
Year
1958
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Fishing, Holding Fish In His Left Hand
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Left Forearm Amputated
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Morobe Province
Location
Finschafen
Date
1968-01-17
Year
1968
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Swimming
Name
Awin Ieromia
Sex
N/A
Age
13
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
17H30
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Morobe Province
Location
N/A
Date
1959-01-01
Year
1959
Type
Provoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Fishing
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Penis Bitten While Trying To Drag Speared Shark To Beach Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #7
Area
Morobe Province
Location
Simbang
Date
N/A
Year
Z
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Swimming To Canoe
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #8
Area
Morobe Province
Location
Finschafen
Date
1948-01-01
Year
1948
Type
Unprovoked
Country
New Guinea
Activity
Fishing, Holding Fish In Right Hand
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Right Hand Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
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