Shark attack at Atol das Rochas, , Brazil

Shark attack details: Atol das Rochas, , 18-Mar-1999
Date of attack: March 18th 1999
Location: Atol das Rochas,
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Dan Cartamil
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scientific research (Dr. Sonny Gruber's student)
Injury: Grabbed small shark & it bit him PROVOKED INCIDENT

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