Shark attack at Punta Secca, Sicily, Italy

Shark attack details: Punta Secca, Sicily, Mid Jul-1985 or mid Jul-1986
Date of attack: November 30th -0001
Location: Punta Secca, Sicily
Shark species: 3 m to 3.6 m [10' to 11'9"] Great white shark
Name of victim: Neil Montoya
Age of victim: 13 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: Contusion of left foot

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3 m to 3.6 m [10' to 11'9 3 m to 3.6 m [10' to 11'9"] Great white shark

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