Shark attack at Muizenberg, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Muizenberg, Western Cape Province, 08-Feb-1954
Date of attack: February 8th 1954
Location: Muizenberg, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 1.5 m [5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Alan Saffery
Age of victim: 25 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body boarding
Injury: Right ankle lacerated

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1.5 m [5'] white shark 1.5 m [5'] Great white shark

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