Shark attack at Varazze, Golfo di Genova in the Ligurian Sea, Italy

Shark attack details: Varazze, Golfo di Genova in the Ligurian Sea, 24-Jul-1926
Date of attack: July 24th 1926
Location: Varazze, Golfo di Genova in the Ligurian Sea
Shark species: Said to involve 6 to 7 m [20' to 23'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Augusto Cesellato
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, body was not recovered

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Said to involve 6 to 7 m [20' to 23'] white shark Said to involve 6 to 7 m [20' to 23'] Great white shark

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