Shark attack at Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan

Shark attack details: Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, 08-Mar-1992
Date of attack: March 8th 1992
Location: Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture
Shark species: 5 m [16.5'] Great white shark, identification by K. Nakaya
Name of victim: Kazuta Harada
Age of victim: 41 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Hookah diving for pen shells
Injury: FATAL, body not recovered

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