Shark attack details: Struisbaai, Western Cape Province, 06-Jan-1988
| Date of attack: |
January 6th 1988 |
| Location: |
Struisbaai, Western Cape Province |
| Shark species: |
1.5 m copper shark |
| Name of victim: |
J.A. McKay |
| Age of victim: |
33 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Attempting to lasso shark's tail |
| Injury: |
Foot lacerated by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT |
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