Shark attack at Muravera, Sardinia, Italy

Shark attack details: Muravera, Sardinia, 10-Jun-2012
Date of attack: June 10th 2012
Location: Muravera, Sardinia
Shark species: 2.5 m blue shark
Name of victim: Giorgio Zara
Age of victim: 57 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Attempting to rescue an injured & beached shark
Injury: Lower left leg injured PROVOKED ACCIDENT

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