Shark attack at Estaleiro Beach, Santa Catarina State, Brazil

Shark attack details: Estaleiro Beach, Santa Catarina State, 02-Mar-2016
Date of attack: March 2nd 2016
Location: Estaleiro Beach, Santa Catarina State
Shark species: Sandtiger shark
Name of victim: Rafael Hermes Thomas
Age of victim: 41 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Minor injury to head

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