Shark attack at Mossel Bay, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Mossel Bay, Western Cape Province, 17-Feb-1982
Date of attack: February 17th 1982
Location: Mossel Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: J. Jordaan
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Leg bitten above ankle by hooked shark taken aboard skiboat PROVOKED INCIDENT

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