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

Shark attack details: Boa Viagem Beach, Recife, Pernambuco, 24-Mar-2002
Date of attack: Mar 24th 2002
Location: Boa Viagem Beach, Recife, Pernambuco
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: F
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Severe kacerations, FATAL

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