Lawyer Tayane Cachoeira Dalazen, 36, was bitten on her right leg by a nurse shark while snorkeling at Praia do Porto in Fernando de Noronha on January 9, 2026. The injury was superficial, and she received medical treatment before being released. The incident happened in an area popular with tourists and known for shark presence.
On January 9, 2026, lawyer and surfer Tayane Cachoeira Dalazen, 36, from São Paulo, was attacked by a shark while snorkeling in the Porto de Santo Antônio area of Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco. She was with a local guide named Nego Noronha when a nurse shark bit her right thigh at Praia do Porto. A video recorded by tour guide Filipe Dicaprio captured the exact moment, showing the animal shaking her leg before the guide struck it to free her.
Tayane was rescued by nearby fishermen and taken to Hospital São Lucas, where she arrived conscious and stable. The wound was deemed superficial, affecting only subcutaneous tissue with no damage to muscles or tendons. She received two stitches to close the injury, a tetanus vaccine, and antibiotics, and was released shortly after. In a social media post, the victim stated there was no blood or food in the water, nor any sudden movements that might attract the animal. She noted that moments earlier, a guide from another group had hit a shark's head with a camera.
The area is renowned for its marine life, including sharks, and is popular among bathers, the elderly, and children. Tayane was traveling with friends when they decided to snorkel there. The hospital followed protocols and notified authorities such as the Fire Department, Environmental Surveillance, ICMBio, and the Shark Incident Monitoring Committee, which oversee the region for preventive actions. The case was not severe, but it underscores the risks in tourist spots with abundant marine life.
