Shark attack at Playa Linda, Guerrero, Mexico

Shark attack details: Playa Linda, Guerrero, 24-May-2008
Date of attack: May 24th 2008
Location: Playa Linda, Guerrero
Shark species: 3 m shark
Name of victim: Bruce Grimes
Age of victim: 49 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to right forearm and hand

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