“Spanish Court Launches Investigation into Shark Attack Death of German Woman near Canary Islands” 2024-09-18

A Spanish court has initiated an investigation into the tragic death of a German woman who was fatally attacked by a shark while sailing off the . The incident occurred on Tuesday, approximately 270 nautical miles (500 km) from the islands. The 30-year-old victim was aboard the UK-flagged catamaran named , situated about 110 miles west of Dakhla, a city in , when the attack took place just before 4 PM local time, as reported by Spain's maritime rescue service, ítimo.

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Question 1: What incident prompted a court investigation in Spain?

The investigation was prompted by the fatal shark attack on a German woman who was sailing off the Canary Islands.

Question 2: How old was the victim of the shark attack?

The victim was a 30-year-old German woman.

Question 3: What type of vessel was the woman traveling on during the incident?

She was traveling on a British-flagged catamaran named Dalliance Chichester.

Question 4: Where did the shark attack occur in relation to the Canary Islands?

The attack occurred approximately 270 nautical miles (500 km) off the Canary Islands, about 110 miles west of Dakhla in Western Sahara.

Question 5: What time did the shark attack take place?

The shark attack took place just before 4pm local time.