Shark attack details: Îlot Maître, , 28-Feb-21
| Date of attack: |
February 28th 2021 |
| Location: |
Îlot Maître, |
| Shark species: |
Tiger shark, 4 m |
| Name of victim: |
male |
| Age of victim: |
57 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
Right leg bitten but death due to heart attack |
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