Shark attack at Painagama Beach, Hirara City, Miyako, Okinawa

Shark attack details: Painagama Beach, Hirara City, Miyako, 23-Jul-1996
Date of attack: Jul 23rd 1996
Location: Painagama Beach, Hirara City, Miyako
Shark species: 5 m [16.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Mr. Moriyoshi Takehara
Age of victim: 52 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, torso & abdomen bitten, forearm severedL

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