New Britain, situated in Papua New Guinea, has stunning beaches with clear waters and vibrant marine life.
This island is surrounded by lush forests and volcanic landscapes, making it a unique destination for beach and nature lovers.
Sharks are commonly seen in the waters near New Britain, adding excitement to swimming, diving, and snorkeling in the area.
Despite the presence of these sharks, they are important for the marine ecosystem.
Visitors can safely enjoy the waters with awareness and precautions.
Visitors can relax on the sandy shores, explore the underwater world, or go hiking through the island's rugged terrain.
New Britain offers a diverse beach experience with natural beauty and diverse wildlife.
Understanding our data at New Britain
In our comprehensive overview of new britain, 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
New Britain
Location
Near Rabaul
Date
1964-06-17
Year
1964
Type
Watercraft
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Fishing
Name
Canoe, Occupant: Herman Taman
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupant, Shark Lifted Canoe's Outrigger
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
2.4 M [8'] Shark
Recorded Attack #2
Area
New Britain
Location
N/A
Date
1964-01-06
Year
1964
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Fishing
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
Tiger Shark
Recorded Attack #3
Area
New Britain
Location
Matupi
Date
1908-06-02
Year
1908
Type
Sea Disaster
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
.
Name
N/A
Sex
.
Age
N/A
Injury
Remains Of 3 Humans Recovered From Shark, But Shark Involvement Prior To Death Unconfirmed
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
Allegedly A 33-Foot Shark
Recorded Attack #4
Area
New Britain
Location
Duke Of York Island
Date
1957-01-01
Year
1957
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Dynamiting Fish
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #5
Area
New Britain
Location
Rapindik Beach, Rabaul
Date
1959-11-01
Year
1959
Type
Provoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Fishing
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Both Hands Bitten While Helping Companion Land Speared Shark Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #6
Area
New Britain
Location
East Nakanai, Talasea
Date
1960-10-01
Year
1960
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Collecting Shells
Name
N/A
Sex
M
Age
26
Injury
Injuries To Leg & Foot
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #7
Area
New Britain
Location
St. George’S Channel
Date
N/A
Year
Z
Type
Sea Disaster
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Spent 8 Days In Dinghy
Name
Pilot
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury, But Shark Removed The Heel & Part Of His Left Shoe
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #8
Area
New Britain
Location
N/A
Date
1963-11-05
Year
1963
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Wading
Name
Tule
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Thigh Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
6' Shark
Recorded Attack #9
Area
New Britain
Location
Barawon Beach, Near Rabaul
Date
1967-03-01
Year
1967
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
N/A
Name
Black Male
Sex
M
Age
14.0
Injury
Leg Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
3.7 M [12'] Shark
Recorded Attack #10
Area
New Britain
Location
N/A
Date
1965-10-01
Year
1965
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Papua New Guinea
Activity
Wading
Name
John Guge
Sex
M
Age
27
Injury
Toe Severed
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
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