Shark attack at Langebaan, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Langebaan, Western Cape Province, 29-Aug-1982
Date of attack: August 29th 1982
Location: Langebaan, Western Cape Province
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Verenia Keet
Age of victim: 18 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Left knee, lower leg & foot bitten

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