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

Shark attack details: Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape Province, 20-Jul-1989
Date of attack: July 20th 1989
Location: Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: 2.5 m [8.25'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Edward Razzano
Age of victim: 34 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Torso bitten

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