Shark attack at Ricaudy Reef, Noumea, South Province, New Caledonia

Shark attack details: Ricaudy Reef, Noumea, South Province, 22-Feb-2016
Date of attack: February 22nd 2016
Location: Ricaudy Reef, Noumea, South Province
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Adrian *
Age of victim: 21 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Kite surfing
Injury: Puncture wounds to right thigh

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