Shark attack at Arenales del Sol, Alicante Province, Spain

Shark attack details: Arenales del Sol, Alicante Province, 29-Jul-2016
Date of attack: July 29th 2016
Location: Arenales del Sol, Alicante Province
Shark species: Blue shark
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 40 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Lacerations to right hand

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