Shark attack at Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape Province, 05-Jun-1989
Date of attack: June 5th 1989
Location: Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: 3 m [10'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Roniel Jacobs
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, board bitten

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