Shark attack at Opatija, northwestern coast of Rijeka Bay, Adriatic Sea, Croatia

Shark attack details: Opatija, northwestern coast of Rijeka Bay, Adriatic Sea, 24-Sep-1961
Date of attack: September 24th 1961
Location: Opatija, northwestern coast of Rijeka Bay, Adriatic Sea
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Sabit Plana
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, hand severed & legs bitten

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