Shark attack at Cook Reef, Bélep Islands, New Caledonia

Shark attack details: Cook Reef, Bélep Islands, 29-May-19
Date of attack: May 29th 2019
Location: Cook Reef, Bélep Islands
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Boris Bouanaoue
Age of victim: 43 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: FATAL

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