Shark attack at Praia do Pina, Pernambuco, Brazil

Shark attack details: Praia do Pina, Pernambuco, 29-Jun-2011
Date of attack: June 29th 2011
Location: Praia do Pina, Pernambuco
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Malisson Lima
Age of victim: 21 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to right thigh

View detailed report (PDF)

Map showing shark attack location and nearby incidents

Nearby shark attacks

Shark attack

Brazil

Attacks by region

Attacks by location

  • Piedade (14)
  • Boa Viagem, Recife (14)
  • Boa Viagem Beach, Recife (10)
  • Piedade Beach, Recife (6)
  • Paiva (4)
  • Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janiero (4)
  • Piedade Beach (4)
  • Piedade, Recife (4)
  • Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro (2)
  • Cabo Frio (2)