North Province in New Caledonia is a coastal area known for its stunning beaches with clear blue waters and white sand.
It's in the southwest Pacific Ocean and famous for its natural beauty and peaceful environment, attracting beach lovers and nature enthusiasts.
The warm climate is perfect for swimming and sunbathing by the sea.
North Province is home to diverse marine life and coral reefs, making it a popular spot for snorkeling and diving.
It's important to be cautious about sharks in the waters, as they are part of the local marine ecosystem.
Encounters with sharks are rare, but visitors should follow safety guidelines to enjoy the marine world safely.
Whether you're relaxing on the beach or exploring the underwater life, North Province offers a tropical paradise for nature lovers.
Understanding our data at North Province
In our comprehensive overview of north 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
North Province
Location
Hienghène
Date
2008-05-07
Year
2008
Type
Unprovoked
Country
New Caledonia
Activity
Fishing
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
40
Injury
Lower Legs Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
14H00
Species
2 Small Bull Sharks
Recorded Attack #2
Area
North Province
Location
Voh, Near Meatworks
Date
1950-01-01
Year
1950
Type
Unprovoked
Country
New Caledonia
Activity
Spearfishing, But Walking Carrying Fish On End Of Speargun
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Shark Jumped From Sea, Taking Fish & His Right Arm
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #3
Area
North Province
Location
Poindimié
Date
2008-04-26
Year
2008
Type
Unprovoked
Country
New Caledonia
Activity
Swimming
Name
Olivier Vilain
Sex
M
Age
32
Injury
Lacerations To Left Foot
Fatal
N
Time
Morning
Species
Bull Shark, 1.8M
Recorded Attack #4
Area
North Province
Location
Mangalia Reef Above Touho
Date
N/A
Year
1950
Type
Unprovoked
Country
New Caledonia
Activity
Helmet Diving, Collecting Trochus Shell
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Arm Bitten, Surgically Amputated
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #5
Area
North Province
Location
Kaala-Gomen
Date
2007-01-25
Year
2007
Type
Unprovoked
Country
New Caledonia
Activity
Spearfishing (Free Diving)
Name
Jesse Jizdny
Sex
M
Age
30
Injury
Leg Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
14H00
Species
Tiger Shark
Recorded Attack #6
Area
North Province
Location
Ile Yandé (Between Poum And Bélep)
Date
1979-05-01
Year
1979
Type
Unprovoked
Country
New Caledonia
Activity
Fishing
Name
N/A
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Thigh Severely Injured, Survived
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #7
Area
North Province
Location
Kendec
Date
2011-05-21
Year
2011
Type
Unprovoked
Country
New Caledonia
Activity
Kite Boarding
Name
Nathan ____
Sex
M
Age
15
Injury
Thigh Bitten, Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
11H00
Species
Tiger Shark, 2.8M
Recorded Attack #8
Area
North Province
Location
Lindéralique, Hienghène
Date
2013-12-25
Year
2013
Type
Unprovoked
Country
New Caledonia
Activity
Snorkeling
Name
Loïc Merlet
Sex
M
Age
37
Injury
Leg Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
11H00
Species
Reported To Involve A Bull Shark
Recorded Attack #9
Area
North Province
Location
Koumac
Date
2004-11-01
Year
2004
Type
Unprovoked
Country
New Caledonia
Activity
Diving
Name
Unknown
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Forearm Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
3 M Shark
Recorded Attack #10
Area
North Province
Location
Balade
Date
1979-05-01
Year
1979
Type
Unprovoked
Country
New Caledonia
Activity
N/A
Name
Ferdinand Teanyouen
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
2 M Shark
Recorded Attack #11
Area
North Province
Location
Koumac
Date
2016-09-06
Year
2016
Type
Unprovoked
Country
New Caledonia
Activity
Kite Surfing
Name
David Jewell
Sex
M
Age
50.0
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
15H40
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #12
Area
North Province
Location
Poum
Date
2000-03-15
Year
2000
Type
Unprovoked
Country
New Caledonia
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Gilbert Bui Van Minh
Sex
M
Age
35
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
Morning
Species
Tiger Shark?
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