Shark attack at Mossel Bay, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Mossel Bay, Western Cape Province, 24-Jun-1990
Date of attack: Jun 24th 1990
Location: Mossel Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 4.5 m [14'9"] Great white shark
Name of victim: Monique Price
Age of victim: 21 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Scuba diving (but on surface)
Injury: FATAL, thigh bitten

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