Shark attack at Luzon Strait, Batanes Provine, Philippines

Shark attack details: Luzon Strait, Batanes Provine, 25-Nov-2008
Date of attack: November 25th 2008
Location: Luzon Strait, Batanes Provine
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: 4 crew
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Sinking of the cargo ship Mark Jason
Injury: Of the 20 crew, 4 were bitten by shark. None of their iinjuries were life-threatening

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