Shark attack at Praia del Chifre, Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil

Shark attack details: Praia del Chifre, Olinda, Pernambuco, 31-Mar-2015
Date of attack: Mar 31st 2015
Location: Praia del Chifre, Olinda, Pernambuco
Shark species: No shark involvement
Name of victim: Diego Gomes Mota
Age of victim: 23 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Injury to left thigh from unidentified species of fish; injuries inconsistent with shark bite

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