Central Province in Papua New Guinea is home to beautiful beaches with clear waters and white sands.
The area is rich with marine life, including colorful coral reefs and various fish species.
Sharks can also be found in these waters, playing an important role in the ecosystem.
While encounters with sharks are possible, the likelihood of any issues is very low.
It is important to follow safety guidelines and respect the natural habitat of these creatures while enjoying the beaches of Central Province, Papua New Guinea.
Understanding our data at Central Province
In our comprehensive overview of central 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
Central Province
Location
Kapakapa
Date
1956-10-20
Year
1956
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Spearfishing, Holding 5' Speared Fish
Name
Bogana Sabati
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Left Forearm & Hand Bitten, Surgically Amputated
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
3.7 M [12'] Shark
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Central Province
Location
Roku Point
Date
1926-10-29
Year
1926
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Jumped Into The Water
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal, Abdomen Bitten
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Central Province
Location
Port Moresby
Date
1967-12-21
Year
1967
Type
Invalid
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Bob Valentine
Sex
M
Age
32
Injury
No Injury
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
Questionable Incident
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Central Province
Location
Hula, Near Port Moresby
Date
2011-09-11
Year
2011
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Kite Surfing
Name
Thomas Viot
Sex
M
Age
30
Injury
Lacerations To Right Leg
Fatal
N
Time
Afternoon
Species
Tiger Shark, 2M
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Central Province
Location
Hula
Date
1935-09-04
Year
1935
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Swimming
Name
Mailia Ola
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Central Province
Location
Port Moresby
Date
1939-03-24
Year
1939
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Dived For A Coin
Name
Raho-Heni
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal, Leg Severed Just Below Hip
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
A Large Shark
Recorded Attack #7
Area
Central Province
Location
Hadrian’S (Haidana?) Island, Near Port Moresby
Date
1955-04-13
Year
1955
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Spearfishing Or Fishing
Name
Kairua Gairi
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Left Shoulder Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
6' Shark
Recorded Attack #8
Area
Central Province
Location
Savo
Date
1912-07-06
Year
1912
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Solomon Islands
Activity
Bathing
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #9
Area
Central Province
Location
Abau Sub District
Date
1960-11-01
Year
1960
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Fishing
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal, Severely Bitten Genitals & Thighs
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #10
Area
Central Province
Location
Off Gaire Village
Date
1965-01-09
Year
1965
Type
Unprovoked
Country
New Guinea
Activity
Free Diving
Name
Lohia Raho, A Male
Sex
M
Age
30.0
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
4.9 M [16'] Whaler
Recorded Attack #11
Area
Central Province
Location
Paga Point Or Fishermans Island, Port Moresby
Date
1956-08-25
Year
1956
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Fishing
Name
Kara Benagi, From Hula
Sex
M
Age
34.0
Injury
Fatal, Tissue Removed From Abdomen & Thigh
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
4.3 M [14'] Shark
Recorded Attack #12
Area
Central Province
Location
Yule Island
Date
1956-08-01
Year
1956
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Fishing
Name
Tsira Native
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Leg Severed, But Survived
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #13
Area
Central Province
Location
Fisherman’S Island Near Port Moresby
Date
1962-02-23
Year
1962
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Swimming Along A Row Of Nets
Name
Hitola Hekure
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Torso Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
1.2 M [4'] Shark
Recorded Attack #14
Area
Central Province
Location
Kalautu Village, Baibara At The Mouth Of Oibada River
Date
1955-11-16
Year
1955
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Swimming
Name
Niu Bodu
Sex
M
Age
8.0
Injury
Right Thigh Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
18H00
Species
Wobbegong Shark
Recorded Attack #15
Area
Central Province
Location
30 Miles From Port Moresby
Date
1964-03-28
Year
1964
Type
Sea Disaster
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Canoe Capsized With 10 Occupants, 8 Survived, Hamilton Swam Off To Seek Help
Name
Donald Hamilton
Sex
M
Age
32.0
Injury
Presumed Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
Midnight
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #16
Area
Central Province
Location
Near Fisherman's Island
Date
1963-06-01
Year
1963
Type
Provoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Fishing
Name
Au Kila (Male)
Sex
M
Age
30.0
Injury
Hooked Shark Bit His Nose, Arm And Leg Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
Morning
Species
1.8 M [6'] Shark
Recorded Attack #17
Area
Central Province
Location
Paga Point, Port Moresby
Date
1956-08-20
Year
1956
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Fishing
Name
Native
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Leg Bitten, But Survived
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #18
Area
Central Province
Location
Savo Island
Date
1924-03-28
Year
1924
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Solomon Islands
Activity
Swimming
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Left Arm Severed, Leg Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #19
Area
Central Province
Location
Fisherman's Island, Near Port Moresby
Date
1956-08-01
Year
1956
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Fishing
Name
Native Boy
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Leg & Foot Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
2.3 M [7'] Shark
Recorded Attack #20
Area
Central Province
Location
Kila Beach, Port Moresby
Date
1954-12-09
Year
1954
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Swimming Near Canoe
Name
Leva Kailovo
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal, Abdomen & Thigh Bitten
Fatal
Y
Time
13H20
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #21
Area
Central Province
Location
Tupuselei Village, About 40 Miles East Of Port Moresby
Date
1960-02-19
Year
1960
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Doas Hehuni
Sex
M
Age
26.0
Injury
Fatal, Legs Bitten
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
Tiger Shark, 3.4 M [11'] Captured
Recorded Attack #22
Area
Central Province
Location
Hula
Date
1925-03-10
Year
1925
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Swimming
Name
A Papuan
Sex
M
Age
A.M.
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #23
Area
Central Province
Location
Ragelapara Reef
Date
2019-12-26
Year
2019
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Kala Gerea
Sex
M
Age
33.0
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
16H30
Species
N/A
Check Out Some Of Our Other Shark Attack Posts
Here we have 5 posts going over some other nearby beaches where shark attacks have happened
