Shark attack at North Pass, Fakarava, Tuamotu group, French Polynesia

Shark attack details: North Pass, Fakarava, Tuamotu group, 10-Apr-2013
Date of attack: April 10th 2013
Location: North Pass, Fakarava, Tuamotu group
Shark species: Possibly a blacktip reef shark
Name of victim: Nick Eitel
Age of victim: 53 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Kite boarding
Injury: Underside of board, fins and, harness were damaged, and left hip, thigh and buttock sustained puncture wounds

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