Shark attack at Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Shark attack details: Cancun, Quintana Roo, 31-Jan-2011
Date of attack: January 31st 2011
Location: Cancun, Quintana Roo
Shark species: 6' shark
Name of victim: Nicole Moore
Age of victim: 38 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Leg, forearm & hand severely bitten

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