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Playa Tamarindo, COSTA RICA — 03-Jan-2003

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Shark Attack Incident

Playa Tamarindo, COSTA RICA

January 2, 2003

Non-fatal

Date03-Jan-2003

TypeUnprovoked

CountryCOSTA RICA

LocationPlaya Tamarindo

ActivitySurfing

SpeciesBull shark, 7'

InjuryLower right leg lacerated

VictimRoss Menking, Male

SourceA.M. Costa Rica

9.9386°, -84.9764°via nominatim

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