Shark attacks in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.

Posted on May 28, 2008

Great white shark found in Mexico.

Last Saturday, May 24, 2008, Bruce Grimes was attacked by a shark in the sea off Zihuatanejo. This has made news because there were 3 shark attacks on surfers in less than 1 month.

Bruce Grimes, 49, said that he was with a group of surfers when he felt something touch his surf board. He swam 5 strokes and felt the shark bite into his arm. He shouted a warning, pulled his arm away and swam for his life, back to shore.

On Friday, May 23, a local surfer was killed by a shark at a neighboring beach. A few weeks ago, another surfer was killed at another neighboring beach. The shark attacks have affected locals and tourists. People were afraid to get into the water.

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$A bull shark swims in Mexico\'s waters near the shore.$