Shark attack at Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janiero, Rio de Janeiro (State), Brazil

Shark attack details: Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janiero, Rio de Janeiro (State), 23-Apr-2003
Date of attack: April 23rd 2003
Location: Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janiero, Rio de Janeiro (State)
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 7 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Right hand lacerated

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