Shark attack at Avatoru Pass, Rangiroa, French Polynesia

Shark attack details: Avatoru Pass, Rangiroa, 25-May-2015
Date of attack: May 25th 2015
Location: Avatoru Pass, Rangiroa
Shark species: 1m to 1.2 m shark
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Lacerations to right forearm

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