Shark Attack Data

Shark Attacks: The Database

Shark attack at Playa Tamarindo in North Pacific coast, Costa Rica

GSAF Case # 2003.01.03
Date 03 Jan 2003
Country Costa Rica
Area North Pacific coast
Location Playa Tamarindo
Activity Surfing
Name Ross Menking
Sex Male
Age
Injury Lower right leg lacerated
Time
Species Bull shark, 7'
Investigator or Source A.M. Costa Rica
Fatal? Not fatal
Incident Type Unprovoked