Shark attack at Troncones Beach, Guerrero, Mexico

Shark attack details: Troncones Beach, Guerrero, 28-Apr-2008
Date of attack: April 28th 2008
Location: Troncones Beach, Guerrero
Shark species: Tiger shark
Name of victim: Adrian Ruiz
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: FATAL Severe bite to right thigh

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