Shark attack at Wae-yeon Island, Chungnam, South Korea

Shark attack details: Wae-yeon Island, Chungnam, 23-May-1981
Date of attack: May 23rd 1981
Location: Wae-yeon Island, Chungnam
Shark species: 6 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Pak Kyong-sun
Age of victim: 27 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Shell diving
Injury: FATAL

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