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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_fatal_shark_attacksList of fatal shark attacks in Réunion - Wikipedia

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   This is a list of fatal shark attacks in Réunion. Reunion is an overseas department and region of France and an island in the Indian Ocean with over 207 km (128 miles) of coastline and hundreds of public and private beaches. [1] As of late 2018 there have been 27 fatal attacks and 56 total attacks since 1913. [2]

   Name	Sex	Date	Location Spot
   Kim Mahbouli, 28	M	9 May 2019	Saint-Leu
   Floris Huet, 41	M	30 January 2019	Saint Rose
   Elio Canestri, 13	M	12 April 2015	Cap Homard, Saint-Gilles-les-Bains
   Talon Bishop, 22	F	15 February 2015	unknown

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2. www.shark-utopia.com › blog-post › reunion-island-sharksTropical paradise surrounded by sharks: the story of Reunion ...

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   • Why Are There So Many Sharks Around Reunion Island?
   • Is It Safe to Swim on Reunion Island?
   • Why Mauritius Doesn't Have as Many Shark Attacks as Reunion Island?

   The island is located between Australia and South Africa, both known for a considerable population of large sharks. Besides the fact that the island's surrounding area is called "The shark highway", experts also believe that the local active volcano, Piton de la Fournaise, might have something to do with the increased number of sharks. Bull sharks,...

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   Due to the particularly abundant marine wildlife, swimming, water sports and diving are forbidden within a perimeter of 300 m around the Reunion Island coastlines. The residents of Reunion are trying out different solutions for their shark problem, and they even came up with a shark spotting team made up of divers and scouts to keep their beaches s...

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   According to the GSAF, there have been a total of ten shark attacks around Mauritius. 70% of those attacks have been provoked while the remaining 30 came out of the blue. The main difference between Reunion and Mauritius is that Mauritius is surrounded by a large coral reef that stops the large sharks from coming through. A couple of spots at Reuni...

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3. www.smithsonianmag.com › science-nature › why-thisWhy Is This Indian Ocean Island a Hot Spot for Shark Attacks?

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   Dec 14, 2015 · A scientist tags a shark near La Réunion, as part of a three-year effort to identify why sharks near this island are more likely to attack humans than in neighboring places. Courtesy Marc...

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5. www.deeperblue.com › reunion-sharkReunion: An In-Depth Look at the Island’s Shark Attacks

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   Mar 13, 2017 · Experts in the field argue that a cull would set a dangerous precedent, possibly causing irreparable damage to international shark conservation efforts. In this article, we take a look at why Reunion has become a shark attack hotspot, and what the options are for managing the risk.

6. www.freetheocean.com › journal › sharks-and-surfersSharks and Surfers: The remarkable tale of Réunion's Shark ...

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   Have you ever thought about the thrill of riding a wave, but then remembered there might be sharks lurking below? Well, that’s a daily reality for surfers at Réunion Island. This little slice of paradise off Madagascar’s coast is famous for its waves, but it’s also swimming with sharks.

7. lookout.co › reunion-island-shark-attacks-surfingWhen is it not safe to surf? My experience surfing in the ...

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   May 23, 2023 · Quick Take: Nowhere in the world has been more dangerous for surfers than Reunion Island, a French department in the Indian Ocean. The isle has gained global notoriety for its disproportionate amount of shark attacks.

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   How many shark attacks are there in reunion?

   • This is a list of fatal shark attacks in Réunion. Reunion is an overseas department and region of France and an island in the Indian Ocean with over 207 km (128 miles) of coastline and hundreds of public and private beaches. As of late 2018 there have been 27 fatal attacks and 56 total attacks since 1913.

   List of fatal shark attacks in Réunion - Wikipedia

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   Can you avoid shark attacks in Reunion Island?

   • Unfortunately, in the meantime, the only foolproof method of avoiding shark attack (in Reunion or elsewhere) is to stay out of the water. A recent spate of shark attacks on Reunion Island has led to calls for a shark cull by famous surfer Kelly Slater.

   Reunion: An In-Depth Look at the Island’s Shark Attacks

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   Are there Sharks on Reunion Island?

   • A couple of spots at Reunion island are also protected by a coral reef and those places are the only spots on Reunion where you're allowed to go into the water without the presence of the safety net or the diver scouts. Bull shark, an amazing animal capable of surviving in both salt & fresh water.

   Tropical paradise surrounded by sharks: the story of Reunion Island

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   Is reunion the shark attack capital of the world?

   • An idyllic island located just south of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, Reunion should be a paradise for water-lovers – including surfers, snorkelers and scuba-divers. However, in recent years the French-owned island has earned itself a sinister reputation as the shark attack capital of the world.

   Reunion: An In-Depth Look at the Island’s Shark Attacks

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   Why are there so many sharks in reunion?

   • Another theory is that the deep drop-offs that surround Reunion allow pelagic species like tiger sharks to come close inshore in search of food. Natural shark populations flourished after the island banned the fishing of sharks for food in 1999.

   Reunion: An In-Depth Look at the Island’s Shark Attacks

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   Are there Sharks in La Réunion?

   • Though no estuaries exist for them in La Réunion, Soria’s team found evidence that the muddy freshwater runoff caused by the recent buildup of urban areas — in one case flowing into a bay in the city of St. Paul, where attacks have been documented — seems to attract the sharks.

   Why Is This Indian Ocean Island a Hot Spot for Shark Attacks?

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9. www.theinertia.com › surf › surfing-never-leftSurfing Never Left Réunion Island, Even at the Height of the ...

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   Jun 5, 2023 · Despite a massive rise in shark attacks that led to a surfing ban on Réunion Island, a dedicated group of locals kept up the search. And kept the dream alive.