Shark attack at Praia do Pina, Pernambuco, Brazil

Shark attack details: Praia do Pina, Pernambuco, 31-Jul-2011
Date of attack: Jul 31st 2011
Location: Praia do Pina, Pernambuco
Shark species: Shark involvement prior to death not confirmed
Name of victim: Gabriel Alves dos Santos
Age of victim: 14 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Cause of death may have been drowning; remains scavenged by sharks

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