| Date of attack: | March 2nd 2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | , Praslin Island |
| Shark species: | Lemon shark |
| Name of victim: | Arthur ? |
| Age of victim: | 6 years old |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Snorkeling |
| Injury: | Left foot bitten |
Six-Year-Old Boy Bitten by Lemon Shark in Seychelles
On 2 March 2023, six-year-old Arthur from France was snorkeling in shallow water at Grande Sœur, Seychelles, when a lemon shark suddenly bit his foot.
His family quickly got him to shore, where his wound was bandaged before he was transported to a doctor. He was later flown to Necker Hospital in Paris for further treatment.
Map showing shark attack location and nearby incidents
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