Shark attack at Piedade Beach, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

Shark attack details: Piedade Beach, Recife, Pernambuco, 22-May-2004
Date of attack: May 22nd 2004
Location: Piedade Beach, Recife, Pernambuco
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Naiane Barbosa Bringel
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Wading
Injury: Hips & thighs bitten

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