Shark attack at Still Bay, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Still Bay, Western Cape Province, 13-Sep-1987
Date of attack: September 13th 1987
Location: Still Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 3.5 m [11.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Peter McCallum
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Torso lacerated

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