Shark attack at El Yaqu, Isla de Margarita, Nueva Esparta, Venezuela

Shark attack details: El Yaqu, Isla de Margarita, Nueva Esparta, 11-Apr-2003
Date of attack: April 11th 2003
Location: El Yaqu, Isla de Margarita, Nueva Esparta
Shark species: 3 m [10'] Mako shark
Name of victim: Yann Perras
Age of victim: 28 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Right foot bitten, left leg severed

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