Shark attack at Gaviotas Beach, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Shark attack details: Gaviotas Beach, Cancun, Quintana Roo, 24-Mar-2011
Date of attack: March 24th 2011
Location: Gaviotas Beach, Cancun, Quintana Roo
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Liuba Taran
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Lower leg & foot bitten

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