The Tyrrhenian Sea, on the west coast of Italy, is a beautiful place with clear blue waters and sandy beaches.
It has a lot of different kinds of fish and sharks.
One of the sharks you might see is the Blue Shark, which is known for being slim and blue.
It is rare to see them, but it can be exciting if you do.
When you visit the Tyrrhenian Sea, you can do water activities, relax on the beaches, or explore old villages by the coast.
It's a wonderful place to enjoy nature and see interesting sea creatures.
Understanding our data at Tyrrhenian Sea
In our comprehensive overview of tyrrhenian sea, 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
Tyrrhenian Sea
Location
Circeo, Secca Del Quadro
Date
1962-09-02
Year
1962
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Italy
Activity
Spearfishing With Scuba Gear
Name
Maurizio Sarra
Sex
M
Age
28.0
Injury
Fatal, Multiple Injuries To Both Legs
Fatal
Y
Time
10H20
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Tyrrhenian Sea
Location
San Vincenzo
Date
N/A
Year
1949
Type
Watercraft
Country
Italy
Activity
Fishing, On A Boat
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupant
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Tyrrhenian Sea
Location
Capo D'Anzio
Date
1978-09-16
Year
1978
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Italy
Activity
Diving
Name
Fabrizio Marini
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury
Fatal
N
Time
11H00
Species
White Shark, 5 M [16.5']
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Tyrrhenian Sea
Location
Sprizze, Isola D'Elba
Date
1950-05-01
Year
1950
Type
Watercraft
Country
Italy
Activity
Fishing On A Boat
Name
Remo Adriani
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Unknown, Possibly A White Shark
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Tyrrhenian Sea
Location
Circeo, Secca Del Faro
Date
N/A
Year
1962
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Italy
Activity
Diving
Name
Dante Matacchione
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Tyrrhenian Sea
Location
Biodola, Isola D'Elba
Date
1982-01-01
Year
1982
Type
Watercraft
Country
Italy
Activity
Fishing On A Boat
Name
Giuseppe Campodonico
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #7
Area
Tyrrhenian Sea
Location
Golfo Di Baratti, Near Piombino (Tuscany)
Date
1989-02-02
Year
1989
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Italy
Activity
Scuba Diving, But Swimming On Surface
Name
Luciano Costanzo
Sex
M
Age
47.0
Injury
Fatal. His Body Not Recovered
Fatal
Y
Time
10H25
Species
6 M [20'] White Shark
Recorded Attack #8
Area
Tyrrhenian Sea
Location
Lacona, Isola D'Elba
Date
1982-01-01
Year
1982
Type
Watercraft
Country
Italy
Activity
Boat
Name
Giovanni Vuoso
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Details
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
6 M [20'] White Shark
Recorded Attack #9
Area
Tyrrhenian Sea
Location
1.5 Miles South Of San Felice Circeo
Date
1956-09-01
Year
1956
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Italy
Activity
Scuba Diving
Name
Goffredo Lombardo
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Survived
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark, 13'10, 1320-Lb Female
Recorded Attack #10
Area
Tyrrhenian Sea
Location
Krater Found During Excavations At Lacco Ameno, Ischia
Date
N/A
Year
Z
Type
Sea Disaster
Country
Italy
Activity
Shipwreck
Name
Males
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Depicts Shipwrecked Sailors Attacked By A Shark/S
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #11
Area
Tyrrhenian Sea
Location
Marciana Marina, Isola D'Elba
Date
1984-12-03
Year
1984
Type
Watercraft
Country
Italy
Activity
Boat
Name
N/A
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #12
Area
Tyrrhenian Sea
Location
Marciana Marina, Isola D'Elba
Date
1987-01-01
Year
1987
Type
Watercraft
Country
Italy
Activity
Boat
Name
Aniello Mattera And Giorgio Allori
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark
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