DateJan-1909
TypeInvalid
CountryITALY
LocationOff Capo San Croce, near Augusta (Catania)
ActivityOn December 28, 1908, an earthquake, followed by tsunamis, destroyed coastal towns in Silcily and southern Italy, killing more than 100,000 people
SpeciesShark involvement prior to death was not confirmed
Injury3 unidentified bodies recovered (male, female & young girl) from gut of female 4.5 m [14'9"] white shark caught in fishing net. They may have drowned in tidal wave following earthquake
SourceMEDSAF
Shark Data Lab