| Date of attack: | May 7th 2022 |
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| Location: | To'opua, Bora Bora |
| Shark species: | unknown |
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| Injury: | Hand bitten |
Tourist Bitten by Shark in Bora Bora
On May 7, 2022, a tourist was bitten on the hand while on a sea excursion near the island of To'opua in Bora Bora, French Polynesia. The incident occurred in the afternoon, and emergency responders arrived shortly after to provide medical assistance. The victim was treated at the Bora Bora health center, where the injury required several stitches.
Local authorities noted that a similar incident had taken place in the same location two weeks earlier. Concerns have been raised about potential shark-feeding activities, which have been banned in French Polynesia since 2017. Following the attack, officials organized an informational meeting with tourism providers to reinforce safety regulations and discuss possible measures to prevent further incidents.
Shark encounters in the area remain rare, but authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of this incident.
