Shark attack at Ilh, Bahia, Brazil

Shark attack details: Ilh, Bahia, 04-Feb-2005
Date of attack: February 4th 2005
Location: Ilh, Bahia
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Antonio de Carvalho Miguel Pereira
Age of victim: 12 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Right thigh & ankle injured

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