Shark attack at Boragawa Beach, Miyako Island, Okinawa

Shark attack details: Boragawa Beach, Miyako Island, 09-Oct-1996
Date of attack: October 9th 1996
Location: Boragawa Beach, Miyako Island
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: male
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming or snorkeling
Injury: FATAL

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