Shark attack at Strandfontein Beach, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Strandfontein Beach, Western Cape Province, 29-Jan-1966
Date of attack: January 29th 1966
Location: Strandfontein Beach, Western Cape Province
Shark species: Copper shark
Name of victim: John Campbell
Age of victim: 33 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Helping men land a shark
Injury: Left leg lacerated by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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