Shark attack at Xcalak, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Shark attack details: Xcalak, Quintana Roo, Reported 12-Jan 2011
Date of attack: January 12th 2011
Location: Xcalak, Quintana Roo
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Juan Miguel Infante Ram
Age of victim: 37 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Attempting to fix motor
Injury: Bitten on leg and groin

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