Shark attack at Lacona, Isola d'Elba, Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy

Shark attack details: Lacona, Isola d'Elba, Tyrrhenian Sea, 1982
Date of attack: July 1st 1982
Location: Lacona, Isola d'Elba, Tyrrhenian Sea
Shark species: 6 m [20'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Giovanni Vuoso
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Boating
Injury: No details

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