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

Shark attack details: Seal Point, Cape St. Francis, Eastern Cape Province, 15-Jul-1983
Date of attack: July 15th 1983
Location: Seal Point, Cape St. Francis, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: 3 m to 4 m [10' to 13'] shark
Name of victim: Ward Walkup
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Left arm injured by shark's tail as it swam beneath his board

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