Shark attack at Kouare, , New Caledonia

Shark attack details: Kouare, , 09-May-2015
Date of attack: May 9th 2015
Location: Kouare,
Shark species: Bull shark, 3.5 m
Name of victim: Yves Berthelot
Age of victim: 50 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: FATAL

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