Shark attack at Candeias, Pernambuco, Brazil

Shark attack details: Candeias, Pernambuco, 03-Jan-2002
Date of attack: January 3rd 2002
Location: Candeias, Pernambuco
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Unidentified
Sex of victim:
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL

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