Shark attack at Port Alfred, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Port Alfred, Eastern Cape Province, Reported 20-Apr-1960
Date of attack: April 20th 1960
Location: Port Alfred, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: 100-lb raggedtooth shark
Name of victim: P. Wagener
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Gaffed shark bit his ankle PROVOKED INCIDENT

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