Shark attack at Cape Recife, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Cape Recife, Eastern Cape Province, 14-Apr-1990
Date of attack: April 14th 1990
Location: Cape Recife, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: 2.3 m [7.5'] Great white shark, identified by M. Smale
Name of victim: Conrad Botha
Age of victim: 23 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Lying on surfboard & paddling
Injury: Leg bitten

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