Shark attack at Atsumi Peninsula, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Shark attack details: Atsumi Peninsula, Aichi Prefecture, 09-Apr-1995
Date of attack: April 9th 1995
Location: Atsumi Peninsula, Aichi Prefecture
Shark species: 6 m [20'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Shintaro Hara
Age of victim: 47 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving for bivalves
Injury: FATAL

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