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Piedade, Recife, BRAZIL — 01-Jun-2008

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Shark Attack Incident

Piedade, Recife, BRAZIL

May 31, 2008

Non-fatal

Date01-Jun-2008

TypeUnprovoked

CountryBRAZIL

LocationPiedade, Recife

ActivitySwimming

SpeciesBull shark

InjuryHand severed, buttocks bitten

VictimWellington dos Santos, Male, 14 years old

Time15h00

SourceAssociated Press

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