Shark attack at Boucan Canot, , Reunion

Shark attack details: Boucan Canot, , 27-Aug-2016
Date of attack: August 27th 2016
Location: Boucan Canot,
Shark species: Bull shark, 3.5 m
Name of victim: Laurent Chardard
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Right arm severed, ankle severely bitten

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