Shark attack at Ixtapa, Guerrero, Mexico (pacific Coast)

Shark attack details: Ixtapa, Guerrero, 30-Sep-2001
Date of attack: September 30th 2001
Location: Ixtapa, Guerrero
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Brian Lavelle
Age of victim: 26 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body surfing
Injury: Hand injured

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