Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in Vaavu Atoll, Maldives (2023)

🟢 Minor Attack

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #6,807 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #531 in Unknown
🦈 Nurse Shark attack #109
🏄 Snorkeling attack #134

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Vaavu Atoll, Maldives on 2023. The incident involved a Nurse Shark shark during snorkeling activities.

Incident Details

Date2023
LocationVaavu Atoll, Maldives
ActivitySnorkeling
SpeciesNurse Shark
InjuryMinor
SexF
AgeAdult (30-39)

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2022
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2020

Notes

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