Shark attack at Stretto di Messina, Sicily, Italy

Shark attack details: Stretto di Messina, Sicily, Ca. 1881
Date of attack: July 1st 1881
Location: Stretto di Messina, Sicily
Shark species: Great white sharks
Name of victim: male
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing on a boat
Injury: Non-Fatal

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