French Girl Killed by Shark in Indian Ocean

Authorities search for remains of Sarah Roperth

(Reunion Island, Indian Ocean) A 15-year-old girl from France, Sarah Roperth, was snorkeling 15 feet from shore when a shark attacked and bit her in half.

Sarah died instantly when attacked by a shark as she swam in the shallows not far from the sailing club and the local cemetery.

She had been swimming with another girl who saw the attack unfold.

The teenager's body was sliced in two at the torso, and then "'a part of her body was taken away by the shark", said Gina Hoarau, the head of public safety on the island.

Authorities are still searching for some of her remains.

Reportedly, there have been five deaths from shark attacks on Reunion Island since 2011. I would suggest not going in the water.

Condolences to the family and friends of Sarah Roperth.