Mathieu Schiller
Mathieu Schiller (April 14, 1979 – September 19, 2011) was a French bodyboarder. Crowned French champion in 1993, he later won the team event of the European championships in 1995.[1] He died in a shark attack off Saint-Gilles, Réunion.[2] The attack was likely caused by multiple tiger shark or bull sharks. The presence of sharks and turbulent conditions forced rescuers to abandon an immediate attempt to retrieve his body; his remains were never recovered.[3] [4]
| Mathieu Schiller | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 14, 1979 Paris, France |
| Died | September 19, 2011 (aged 32) Saint-Paul, Réunion, France |
| Residence | Réunion, France |
| Surfing career | |
| Major achievements | French champion 1993, European team champion 1995 |
References
- "Deux nouvelles mesures décidées en préfecture". Imaz Press Réunion (in French). September 19, 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- AFP (September 19, 2011). "Réunion: un requin attaque un surfeur". Le Figaro (in French). Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- Nickel, Helmut (20 September 2011). "Fatal Shark Attack in Reunion Island". Shark Year Magazine. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- McMahon, Bucky (3 April 2013). "Heart of Sharkness". GQ. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
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