Shark attack at Golfo di Baratti, near Piombino (Tuscany), Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy

Shark attack details: Golfo di Baratti, near Piombino (Tuscany), Tyrrhenian Sea, 02-Feb-1989
Date of attack: February 2nd 1989
Location: Golfo di Baratti, near Piombino (Tuscany), Tyrrhenian Sea
Shark species: 6 m [20'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Luciano Costanzo
Age of victim: 47 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving, but swimming on surface
Injury: Body not recovered

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