What island is surrounded by sharks?

Reunion Island, Indian Ocean The French Island is located in the dangerous 'Shark Highway' in the Indian Ocean, with Madagascar to its west and Mauritius to its northeast. The island finds itself in shark-infested waters, with its aquatic ecosystem and coral reefs making its coastlines appealing to sharks to inhabit.



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