Shark attack at Praia do Olho d'Aqua, , Brazil

Shark attack details: Praia do Olho d'Aqua, , Reported 26-Jan-2009
Date of attack: January 26th 2009
Location: Praia do Olho d'Aqua,
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Luciano Guimaraes dos Santos
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity:
Injury: Probable drowning with post-mortem bites

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