Shark attack at Boa Viagem, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

Shark attack details: Boa Viagem, Recife, Pernambuco, 17-Jul-1997
Date of attack: Jul 17th 1997
Location: Boa Viagem, Recife, Pernambuco
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Jos
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Survived

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