Shark attack at Nahoon Reef, East London, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Nahoon Reef, East London, Eastern Cape Province, 18-Feb-1986
Date of attack: Feb 18th 1986
Location: Nahoon Reef, East London, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: >2.4 m [8'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Shaun Carcary
Age of victim: 21 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, board bitten

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