Shark attack details: Petite-Ile, Grand'Anse, 24-Nov-1980
| Date of attack: |
November 24th 1980 |
| Location: |
Petite-Ile, Grand'Anse |
| Shark species: |
1.8 m [6'] Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Jean-Michel Pothin |
| Age of victim: |
22 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Spearfishing |
| Injury: |
Bitten twice |
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![1.8 m [6'] white shark](/images/white.jpg)