Shark attack at Santa Rosa, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Shark attack details: Santa Rosa, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, 15-Aug-1997
Date of attack: August 15th 1997
Location: Santa Rosa, Cozumel, Quintana Roo
Shark species: 5.2 m [17'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Mike Jonatis
Age of victim: 28 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: SCUBA diving
Injury: FATAL, arm & leg severed

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