Description:
While swimming beyond coral reefs that keep sharks away from swimmers 14 year old Wellington dos Santos was attacked by a shark. His hand was bitten off and a large chunk of his buttocks was bitten off.
There are signs warning swimmers of the dangers of sharks especially beyond the coral reefs which are approximately 150 meters from the beach.
No mention was made of the type of shark behind the attack. Wellington is reported to be in stable condition.
References:
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-06/03/content_8306150.htm