Shark attack at Brisant Beach, St Gilles, Reunion

Shark attack details: Brisant Beach, St Gilles, 08-May-2013
Date of attack: May 8th 2013
Location: Brisant Beach, St Gilles
Shark species: Bull shark
Name of victim: St
Age of victim: 36 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body boarding
Injury: FATAL

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