Shark attack at Fernano de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brazil

Shark attack details: Fernano de Noronha, Pernambuco, 21-Dec-2015
Date of attack: December 21st 2015
Location: Fernano de Noronha, Pernambuco
Shark species: Tiger shark, 1.5 m
Name of victim: M
Age of victim: 32 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving
Injury: Right hand & part of forearm removed

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