Shark attack at Muizenberg, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Muizenberg, Western Cape Province, 10-Jan-1983
Date of attack: January 10th 1983
Location: Muizenberg, Western Cape Province
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Richard Crewe
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Windsurfing
Injury: Left foot lacerated

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