Shark attack at Boca de la Le, Guerrero, Mexico

Shark attack details: Boca de la Le, Guerrero, 29-May-2012
Date of attack: May 29th 2012
Location: Boca de la Le, Guerrero
Shark species: 3m Bull shark
Name of victim: Benigno Medina Navarrete
Age of victim: 46 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Free diving / spearfishing
Injury: Left hand severed

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