Shark attack at Yavaros, Sonora, Mexico

Shark attack details: Yavaros, Sonora, 12-Feb-22
Date of attack: February 12th 2022
Location: Yavaros, Sonora
Shark species: 3m shark
Name of victim: Victor Estrella
Age of victim: 56 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surface Supplied Diving
Injury: FATAL

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