Shark attack at Teahupoo, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Shark attack details: Teahupoo, Tahiti, 16-Aug-2011
Date of attack: Aug 16th 2011
Location: Teahupoo, Tahiti
Shark species: Grey reef shark
Name of victim: Adam 'Biff' D'Esposito
Age of victim: 32 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, board bitten

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