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Last Shark Attack in Italy

The most recent recorded shark attack in Italy occurred on Ca. 725 B.C. at Krater found during excavations at Lacco Ameno, Ischia. The incident was fatal and involved an unidentified shark. The victim was shipwreck at the time of the incident.

Date
~ Ca. 725 B.C. (estimated)
Location
Krater found during excavations at Lacco Ameno, Ischia
Outcome
Fatal
Species
Unidentified
Activity
Shipwreck
Victim
males

What happened

Depicts shipwrecked sailors attacked by a shark/s

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Previous recorded incidents in Italy

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the last shark attack in Italy?
The most recent recorded shark attack in Italy was on Ca. 725 B.C., at Krater found during excavations at Lacco Ameno, Ischia.
Was the latest shark attack in Italy fatal?
Yes — the most recent recorded incident at Krater found during excavations at Lacco Ameno, Ischia was fatal.

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