Shark attack details: Las Teresitas, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Reported 08-Jul-2016
| Date of attack: |
July 8th 2016 |
| Location: |
Las Teresitas, Tenerife, Canary Islands |
| Shark species: |
Angel shark |
| Name of victim: |
female |
| Age of victim: |
10 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Wading |
| Injury: |
5 tiny puncture marks to lower leg, treated with hydrogen peroxide |
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