| Date of attack: | Aug 15th 1997 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Santa Rosa, Cozumel, Quintana Roo |
| Shark species: | 5.2 m [17'] Tiger shark |
| Name of victim: | Mike Jonatis |
| Age of victim: | 28 years old |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | SCUBA diving |
| Injury: | FATAL, arm & leg severed |
Shark attack at Santa Rosa, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
![5.2 m [17'] tiger shark](/images/tiger.jpg)
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