Shark attack at Valpariso, , Chile

Shark attack details: Valpariso, , 15-Dec-1988
Date of attack: December 15th 1988
Location: Valpariso,
Shark species: 16' Great white shark
Name of victim: Juan Tapia-Avalos
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Skindiving
Injury: FATAL

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