Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in North Pass, Fakarava, Tuamotus, FRENCH POLYNESIA (2013)

🟡 Moderate Attack
Reef Shark

This attack involved a reef shark

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #5,585 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #1 in North Pass, Fakarava
🦈 Reef Shark attack #81
🏄 Other attack #1205

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in North Pass, Fakarava, Tuamotus, FRENCH POLYNESIA on 2013. The incident involved a Reef Shark shark during other activities.

Incident Details

Date2013
LocationNorth Pass, Fakarava, Tuamotus, FRENCH POLYNESIA
ActivityOther
SpeciesReef Shark
InjuryLaceration/Puncture
SexM
AgeSenior (50-59)
Time12h00

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