Shark attack at Riccione, Adriatic Sea, Italy

Shark attack details: Riccione, Adriatic Sea, 07-Jul-1961
Date of attack: July 7th 1961
Location: Riccione, Adriatic Sea
Shark species: 4.5 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Manfred Gregor
Age of victim: 21 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Foot bitten

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4.5 m white shark 4.5 m Great white shark

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