Shark attack at Ariake Bay, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

Shark attack details: Ariake Bay, Kumamoto Prefecture, 29-Aug-1982
Date of attack: August 29th 1982
Location: Ariake Bay, Kumamoto Prefecture
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Yako Yajima
Sex of victim: M
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Injury: FATAL

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