Shark attack at Ritidian Point, North Region, Guam

Shark attack details: Ritidian Point, North Region, 12-May-2009
Date of attack: May 12th 2009
Location: Ritidian Point, North Region
Shark species: 4' blacktip shark
Name of victim: Jonathan Leon Guerrero
Age of victim: 27 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Speared shark bit his forearm PROVOKED INCIDENT

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