Shark attack at Arcachon, Bay of Biscay, France

Shark attack details: Arcachon, Bay of Biscay, 26-Aug-2013
Date of attack: August 26th 2013
Location: Arcachon, Bay of Biscay
Shark species: 5' Mako shark
Name of victim: Ramon Arufe
Age of victim: 50 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Longline fishing for sharks
Injury: Laceration to right arm from hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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