Shark injures child in French Polynesia: fire department | Macau Business

Macau Business reports on a shark attack incident involving a seven-year-old child in French Polynesia's Marquesas Islands.

A shark attacked a child playing in Taiohae Bay on Nuku Hiva island, leaving serious wounds on the arm and leg before the victim was airlifted to Tahiti for medical treatment. Local firefighters noted this was an unusual incident, as shark attacks are rare in French Polynesia and typically involve underwater fishermen or prohibited shark feeding activities.

• Child suffered deep bite wounds while playing with other children in Taiohae Bay waters
• Local firefighter attributed the attack to fish carcasses discarded by fishermen attracting sharks
• Multiple shark species including blacktips, hammerheads, and lemon sharks frequent the area
• Victim was transported 1,500 kilometers from Nuku Hiva to Tahiti's hospital center for treatment