Shark attack at The Steps, Wilderness, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: The Steps, Wilderness, Western Cape Province, 28-May-1996
Date of attack: May 28th 1996
Location: The Steps, Wilderness, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 2.5 m [8.25'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Donovan K
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Leg bitten

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