Shark attack at Pantla Beach, Guerrero, Mexico

Shark attack details: Pantla Beach, Guerrero, 23-May-2008
Date of attack: May 23rd 2008
Location: Pantla Beach, Guerrero
Shark species: 2 m shark
Name of victim: Osvaldo Mata Valdovinos
Age of victim: 21 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: FATAL

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