Shark attack at Isonoura Beach, Wakayama City , Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Shark attack details: Isonoura Beach, Wakayama City , Wakayama Prefecture, 11-Aug-1959
Date of attack: August 11th 1959
Location: Isonoura Beach, Wakayama City , Wakayama Prefecture
Shark species: 3 m [10'] blue shark
Name of victim: Akira Tuchiya
Age of victim: 13 or 18 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, left thigh bitten

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