Shark attack at Boa Viagem Beach, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

Shark attack details: Boa Viagem Beach, Recife, Pernambuco, 04-Oct-1998
Date of attack: Oct 4th 1998
Location: Boa Viagem Beach, Recife, Pernambuco
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: J
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Right leg bitten

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