Shark attack at Punta Del Chifre, Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil

Shark attack details: Punta Del Chifre, Olinda, Pernambuco, 11-Jun-2008
Date of attack: June 11th 2008
Location: Punta Del Chifre, Olinda, Pernambuco
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Juan Rodrigues Galvao
Age of victim: 14 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Laceration to left leg & foot

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