Shark attack at Playas de Tijuana, Baja, Mexico

Shark attack details: Playas de Tijuana, Baja, Summer-2008
Date of attack: November 30th -0001
Location: Playas de Tijuana, Baja
Shark species: Possibly a Hammerhead shark
Name of victim: Chase Edwards
Age of victim: 26 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Leg bitten

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