Shark attack at Kaukura Atoll, Tuamotu group, French Polynesia

Shark attack details: Kaukura Atoll, Tuamotu group, 04-Aug-2012
Date of attack: August 4th 2012
Location: Kaukura Atoll, Tuamotu group
Shark species: 2.5m to 3m lemon shark
Name of victim: T
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Shoulder bitten

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