Shark attack at Riomaggiore (Ligura), Northwest Italy, Italy

Shark attack details: Riomaggiore (Ligura), Northwest Italy, 15-Jun-1983
Date of attack: June 15th 1983
Location: Riomaggiore (Ligura), Northwest Italy
Shark species: 3 m [10'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Roberto Piaviali
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving
Injury: No injury, shark "harassed" him at depth of 5 m

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