Shark attack at Barachois, St. Denis, Reunion

Shark attack details: Barachois, St. Denis, 09-Jul-1994
Date of attack: July 9th 1994
Location: Barachois, St. Denis
Shark species: 3 to 3.5 m [10' to 11.5'] Bull shark
Name of victim: Thierry Boulay
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Windsurfing
Injury: FATAL

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