Shark attack at Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia

Shark attack details: Huahine, Society Islands, 20-Feb-2014
Date of attack: Feb 20th 2014
Location: Huahine, Society Islands
Shark species: Blacktip reef shark
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 21 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Kitesurfing
Injury: Lacerations to lower leg

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