Shark attack at Tikehau, Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia

Shark attack details: Tikehau, Tuamotu Islands, 27-Jul-20
Date of attack: Jul 27th 2020
Location: Tikehau, Tuamotu Islands
Shark species: Blacktip reef shark, juvenile
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 4 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Leg bitten

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Blacktip reef shark, juvenile Blacktip reef shark, juvenile

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