Shark attack at Cap La Houssaye, , Reunion

Shark attack details: Cap La Houssaye, , 05-Oct-2011
Date of attack: October 5th 2011
Location: Cap La Houssaye,
Shark species: 2 to 2.5 m shark
Name of victim: Jean-Pierre Castellani
Age of victim: 51 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Canoeing
Injury: No injury to occupant

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