Shark attack at Bourail, West coast, New Caledonia

Shark attack details: Bourail, West coast, 06-Mar-2009
Date of attack: March 6th 2009
Location: Bourail, West coast
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Kevin Hannecart
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: FATAL

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