Date07-Sep-1974
TypeUnprovoked
CountryISRAEL
LocationNorth Beach, Eilat
ActivitySwimming
SpeciesShortfin mako shark, 2.3 m [7.5']
InjuryBitten 12 times: multiple lacerations on hands, arms, shoulder breast thigh, both legs, left forearm surgically amputated
VictimBeatrice Aharonowich, Female, 20 years old
Time17h00
SourceThe Times (London), 9/9/1974, p. 7; J. Randall & M. F. Levy (1976)
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