Shark attack at Xai Xai, Gaza, Mozambique

Shark attack details: Xai Xai, Gaza, 01-Jan-1971
Date of attack: January 1st 1971
Location: Xai Xai, Gaza
Shark species: 2.5 m [8.25'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Robert Richard
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Standing
Injury: Leg severed at knee, hand severed, arms, torso & buttock severely lacerated

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2.5 m [8.25'] white shark 2.5 m [8.25'] Great white shark

Mozambique

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