Shark attack at Gonubie River Mouth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Shark attack details: Gonubie River Mouth, Eastern Cape, 08-Nov-1984
Date of attack: November 8th 1984
Location: Gonubie River Mouth, Eastern Cape
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Wayne Monk
Age of victim: 14 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Wetsuit lacerated

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