Shark attack details: Plage l'Anse-Vata, South Province, Jan-1998
| Date of attack: |
January 1st 1998 |
| Location: |
Plage l'Anse-Vata, South Province |
| Shark species: |
1.7 m shark |
| Name of victim: |
Frederic Marechal |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Windsurfing |
| Injury: |
No injury, board bumped & fin damaged |
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