Tuscany, a region in Italy, has beautiful beaches like DiMaggio and Call Violin.
The warm Mediterranean waters are great for swimming and water sports.
Sharks are rare in these waters, but authorities keep an eye out for beach safety.
Despite the occasional presence of sharks, Tuscany's beaches are popular for sunbathing and nature-lovers.
Whether you want to relax on the sand or explore the underwater world while snorkeling, Tuscany's beaches are a great spot to enjoy nature.
Understanding our data at Tuscany
In our comprehensive overview of tuscany, the data presented in this article is compiled from a variety of public sources, providing a consolidated view of shark encounters by beach.
As you explore the data, it is important to note that while we have organized the information by specific areas, neighboring areas may also have their own detailed posts.
We encourage you to utilize the search function on our website to discover unique posts that may pertain to nearby locations.
Given the unpredictable and often chaotic circumstances surrounding shark attacks, some of the details within our tables have been inferred post-incident.
This is a common practice in the documentation of such events, due to factors like the rapid response required at the scene and the retrospective nature of assembling such data.
Our aim is to offer a resource that not only informs but also enhances awareness and safety practices for all who venture into the marine environment.
As you navigate through the information, we hope it serves as a reminder of the respect and caution that our florida beaches command.
Recorded Attack #1
Area
Tuscany
Location
Elba Island
Date
1949-08-17
Year
1949
Type
Invalid
Country
Italy
Activity
Swimming
Name
Domenico Murolo
Sex
M
Age
17
Injury
No Injury
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
2 M Shark
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Tuscany
Location
Marinella, Between Punta Blanca & Marine Del Carrara
Date
1989-06-06
Year
1989
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Italy
Activity
Windsurfing (Urinating On His Board)
Name
Ezio Bocedi
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Upper Right Thigh Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
15H30
Species
3 M [10'] White Shark
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Tuscany
Location
Cala Del Corvo, Isola Del Giglio
Date
N/A
Year
1959
Type
Invalid
Country
Italy
Activity
Scuba Diving
Name
Karl Pollerer & Eric Eisesenid
Sex
M
Age
34 & 19
Injury
Probable Drowing. Shark Involvement Unconfirmed
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
Shark Involvement Prior To Death Was Not Confirmed
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Tuscany
Location
Viareggio
Date
N/A
Year
1928
Type
Provoked
Country
Italy
Activity
Watercraft
Name
Mr. Bagolinii
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury, Shark Approached The Boat, He Hit It With And Oar And Fell Into The Sea Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Species Unknown, Possibly A White Shark
Check Out Some Of Our Other Shark Attack Posts
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