Shark attack at Mahabalipuram beach, 37 km south of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Shark attack details: Mahabalipuram beach, 37 km south of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 12-Nov-2003
Date of attack: November 12th 2003
Location: Mahabalipuram beach, 37 km south of Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Shark species: Tiger shark?
Name of victim: Mark Moquin
Age of victim: 35 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming or surfing
Injury: Left index finger lacerated

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