Shark attack at Playa Quieta, Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico

Shark attack details: Playa Quieta, Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, 14-Dec-23
Date of attack: December 14th 2023
Location: Playa Quieta, Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero
Shark species: Shark involment not confirmed
Name of victim: Joseph Leopold Bynens
Age of victim: 66 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL

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