Shark attack at Cape Recife, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Cape Recife, Eastern Cape Province, 17-Feb-1986
Date of attack: Feb 17th 1986
Location: Cape Recife, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: John Fick
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, knocked off board

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