Was Bit
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The Biter
A young Wallis Islander had a narrow escape from death in Noumea in March when, at about 5.30 p.m., he was laying a fishing net in knee-deep water at one of the local beaches, and a 4 ft shark fastened its jaws on his thigh.
By reflex the man seized the jaws of the shark, preventing it from tearing his flesh.
Companions who heard his cries went to his assistance and choked the shark to death.
The victim had to have more than 40 stitches inserted in his wound.