Shark attack at Irino Beach, Kochi Prefecture, Japan

Shark attack details: Irino Beach, Kochi Prefecture, 24-Jul-2016
Date of attack: July 24th 2016
Location: Irino Beach, Kochi Prefecture
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 29 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to left leg

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