Shark attack at Piedade, Pernambuco, Brazil

Shark attack details: Piedade, Pernambuco, 9-Apr-2006
Date of attack: April 9th 2006
Location: Piedade, Pernambuco
Shark species: Tiger shark
Name of victim: Jos
Age of victim: 35 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Left leg bitten

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