Shark attack at Palau Payar, Kedah, Malaysia

Shark attack details: Palau Payar, Kedah, 01-Jun-2011
Date of attack: Jun 1st 2011
Location: Palau Payar, Kedah
Shark species: Blacktip reef shark
Name of victim: Canadian teen
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: Laceration to dorsum of right foot

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