Shark attack details: Manguinhos, Ilha Feia, B, Rio de Janeiro (State), 20-Apr-1997
| Date of attack: |
April 20th 1997 |
| Location: |
Manguinhos, Ilha Feia, B, Rio de Janeiro (State) |
| Shark species: |
3.7m to 4.2 m Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Jo |
| Age of victim: |
22 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Windsurfing |
| Injury: |
Lower left leg & ankle bitten |
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