Shark attack at Isla Mujeres, Mexico / Caribbean Sea, Mexico

Shark attack details: Isla Mujeres, Mexico / Caribbean Sea, May 1992
Date of attack: May 1st 1992
Location: Isla Mujeres, Mexico / Caribbean Sea
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Nick Caloyianis
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving & filming
Injury: Fingers, hand & arm bitten

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