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Boucan Canot, REUNION — 27-Aug-2016

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Shark Attack Incident

Boucan Canot, REUNION

August 26, 2016

Non-fatal

Date27-Aug-2016

TypeUnprovoked

CountryREUNION

LocationBoucan Canot

ActivitySurfing

SpeciesBull shark, 3.5 m

InjuryRight arm severed, ankle severely bitten

VictimLaurent Chardard, Male, 20 years old

Time17h00

SourceLaDepeche, 8/29/2016

-21.0310°, 55.2266°via nominatim

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