Shark attack at Piedade Beach, Pernambuco, Brazil

Shark attack details: Piedade Beach, Pernambuco, 05-Mar-23
Date of attack: March 5th 2023
Location: Piedade Beach, Pernambuco
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 14 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Right thigh bitten resulting in surgical amputation

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