Shark attack at Ponte della Maddelena,, Sardinia, Italy

Shark attack details: Ponte della Maddelena,, Sardinia, June 1721
Date of attack: June 1st 1721
Location: Ponte della Maddelena,, Sardinia
Shark species: 1600-lb female Great white shark
Name of victim: male
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, partial remains recovered from shark

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1600-lb female white shark 1600-lb female Great white shark

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