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Shark Attack in Leward reef, Providenciales Island, Turks and Caicos (2024 May 24)

🔴 Severe Attack
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Species Not Identified

The shark species involved in this attack could not be determined

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #6,826 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #1 in Leward reef
🦈 Other attack #1931
🏄 Snorkeling attack #134

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Leward reef, Providenciales Island, Turks and Caicos on 2024 May 24. The incident involved a Other shark during snorkeling activities.

Incident Details

Date2024 May 24
LocationLeward reef, Providenciales Island, Turks and Caicos
ActivitySnorkeling
SpeciesNot Known
InjurySevere
SexM
AgeYoung Adult (20-29)
Time15h30

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