Shark attack at Ravine des Sables, Saint-Leu et l'Etang Sal, Reunion

Shark attack details: Ravine des Sables, Saint-Leu et l'Etang Sal, 01-Jul-1991
Date of attack: July 1st 1991
Location: Ravine des Sables, Saint-Leu et l'Etang Sal
Shark species: 3 to 4 m [10' to 13'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Alain Curco-Llov
Age of victim: 30 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Left arm severed

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3 to 4 m [10' to 13'] tiger shark 3 to 4 m [10' to 13'] Tiger shark

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