Suape Port is a Brazilian International Port in the city of Ipojuca in the state of Pernambuco. The port is located inside the Recife metropolitan area 40 km south of the capital (Recife). Suape is a non-tidal port that services ships 365 days a year and as one of the most important harbour and container terminals in the northeast of Brazil, plays an important role in the economy of the state of Pernambuco. In the 21st century Suape started to become Pernambuco's main focus for development. Huge national and international investments have been made in the port due to its logistical benefits. By 2010 it is expected these will have totalled more than US$10 billion. The port construction disturbed the sharks habitat. They were forced to move north to the coastal region of Recife city. The first verified shark attack took place in 1992. Since then, 60 people have been attacked by sharks,including 24 fatalities, mostly surfers who venture beyond the reef barrier which forms a natural protection to Recife beaches.