Date23-Apr-2003
TypeUnprovoked
CountryBRAZIL
LocationPau Amarelo Beach, Paulista District (17 km from Recife)
ActivitySurfing
SpeciesBull shark
InjuryHand & foot lacerated, lower left leg severely bitten, necessitating surgical amputation
VictimTiago Augusto da Silva Machado, Male, 17 years old
Time17h00
SourceP. M. Lopes, GSAF; N. Souza da Silva; JC, 4/24/2003
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