Shark attack at Cape St. Francis, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Cape St. Francis, Eastern Cape Province, 17-Aug-1975
Date of attack: August 17th 1975
Location: Cape St. Francis, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: 2.4 m [8'] Great white shark
Name of victim: David Robertson
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Left leg & surfboard bitten

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2.4 m [8'] white shark 2.4 m [8'] Great white shark

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