Shark attack details: Cintsa East, Eastern Cape Province, 06-May-1990
| Date of attack: |
May 6th 1990 |
| Location: |
Cintsa East, Eastern Cape Province |
| Shark species: |
5.5 m [18'] Great white shark, identified by witnesses & tooth marks |
| Name of victim: |
Richard Forrester |
| Age of victim: |
22 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Resting on surfboard |
| Injury: |
Thigh severely lacerated |
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![5.5 m [18'] white shark, identified by witnesses & tooth marks](/images/white.jpg)