Shark attack details: East London, Eastern Cape Province, 24-Oct-1985
| Date of attack: |
October 24th 1985 |
| Location: |
East London, Eastern Cape Province |
| Shark species: |
2.5 m [8.25'] Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Patrick Gee |
| Age of victim: |
22 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Body boarding |
| Injury: |
Left leg severely lacerated, superficial lacerations of right leg, board damaged |
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![2.5 m [8.25'] white shark](/images/white.jpg)