Shark attack at Playa Grande, , Costa Rica

Shark attack details: Playa Grande, , Reported 21-May-2002
Date of attack:
Location: Playa Grande,
Shark species: 1.8 m to 2.1 m [6' to 7'] Bull shark
Name of victim: Nick Wallace
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Toothmarks in board & his swim trunks

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