Shark attack details: Rio de Janeiro, Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro (State), 06-Dec-1999
| Date of attack: |
December 6th 1999 |
| Location: |
Rio de Janeiro, Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro (State) |
| Shark species: |
Thought to involve a 1.2 to 1.5 m tubar |
| Name of victim: |
Frederico N |
| Age of victim: |
39 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Spearfishing |
| Injury: |
Lateral right thigh bitten |
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