Shark attack details: Praia del Chifre, Olinda, Pernambuco, 31-Mar-2015
| Date of attack: |
March 31st 2015 |
| Location: |
Praia del Chifre, Olinda, Pernambuco |
| Shark species: |
No shark involvement |
| Name of victim: |
Diego Gomes Mota |
| Age of victim: |
23 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Injury to left thigh from unidentified species of fish; injuries inconsistent with shark bite |
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