Shark attack at Arinaga Beach, Aguimes, Gran Canaria, Grand Canary Island, Spain

Shark attack details: Arinaga Beach, Aguimes, Gran Canaria, Grand Canary Island, 25-Dec-2015
Date of attack: December 25th 2015
Location: Arinaga Beach, Aguimes, Gran Canaria, Grand Canary Island
Shark species: Silky shark, 6.5'
Name of victim: Cristina Ojeda-Thies
Age of victim: 38 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Lacerations to left forearm

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