Shark attack at Fernando de Noronha Marine Park, Pernambuco, Brazil

Shark attack details: Fernando de Noronha Marine Park, Pernambuco, 06-Feb-17
Date of attack: February 6th 2017
Location: Fernando de Noronha Marine Park, Pernambuco
Shark species: Lemon shark pup
Name of victim: female
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Grabbing shark for a selfie
Injury: Minor injury to finger, PROVOKED INCIDENT

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