List of all shark attacks in Tyrrhenian Sea
Fatal Attacks
3
Unprovoked Attacks
4
Total Attacks
11
There have been a total of 11 shark attacks in Tyrrhenian Sea. Out of those, 3 have unfortunately been fatal which brings the percentage of fatal attacks to 27.27%. 4 attacks came out of the blue while 7 have been provoked by humans.
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Non Fatal
| Location | Date | Time | Species | Activity | Injury | Fatal | Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golfo di Baratti, near Piombino (Tuscany) | 01-02-1989 | 10h25 | 6 m [20'] white shark | Scuba diving, but swimming on surface | FATAL. His body not recovered | YES | 47yo Luciano Costanzo |
| Marciana Marina, Isola d'Elba | 31-12-1986 | White shark | Boat | No injury | NO | Aniello Mattera and Giorgio Allori | |
| Marciana Marina, Isola d'Elba | 02-12-1984 | White shark | Boat | No injury | NO | ||
| Lacona, Isola d'Elba | 31-12-1981 | 6 m [20'] white shark | Boat | No details | NO | Giovanni Vuoso | |
| Biodola, Isola d'Elba | 31-12-1981 | White shark | Fishing on a boat | No injury | NO | Giuseppe Campodonico | |
| Capo d'Anzio | 15-09-1978 | 11h00 | White shark, 5 m [16.5'] | Diving | No injury | NO | Fabrizio Marini |
| Sprizze, Isola d'Elba | unknown, possibly a white shark | Fishing on a boat | No injury | NO | Remo Adriani | ||
| San Vincenzo | White shark | Fishing, on a boat | No injury to occupant | NO | male | ||
| Krater found during excavations at Lacco Ameno, Ischia | Shipwreck | Depicts shipwrecked sailors attacked by a shark/s | YES | males | |||
| Circeo, Secca del Quadro | 01-09-1962 | 10h20 | White shark | Spearfishing with Scuba gear | FATAL, multiple injuries to both legs | YES | 28yo Maurizio Sarra |
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