Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in Mangareva Atoll, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia (2024-05-23)

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Mangareva Atoll, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia on 2024-05-23. The incident involved a 2.5m shark shark during freediving activities.

Incident Details

Date 2024-05-23
Location Mangareva Atoll, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia
Activity Freediving
Species 2.5m shark
Injury Bite left forearm several ripped tendons severed nerves deep muscle wounds
Fatal No
Sex M
Age 20
Time Not stated

Notes

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