Shark attack details: Great Fish River, Eastern Cape Province, 22-Dec-1983
| Date of attack: |
December 22nd 1983 |
| Location: |
Great Fish River, Eastern Cape Province |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
Colin Biggs |
| Age of victim: |
16 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
Left calf, ankle & foot lacerated |
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