Shark attack at la Pointe-au-Sel, , Reunion

Shark attack details: la Pointe-au-Sel, , 03-Jan-1997
Date of attack: January 3rd 1997
Location: la Pointe-au-Sel,
Shark species: Bull shark
Name of victim: David Lonne
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: FATAL

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