Shark attack at Paiva, Pernambuco, Brazil

Shark attack details: Paiva, Pernambuco, 2-Jul-1997
Date of attack: July 2nd 1997
Location: Paiva, Pernambuco
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Jurandir Amorim Silva
Sex of victim:
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Right thigh bitten

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