Shark attack at Keurbooms, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Keurbooms, Western Cape Province, 16-May-1998
Date of attack: May 16th 1998
Location: Keurbooms, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 4 m [13'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Neal Stephenson
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body boarding
Injury: Lower legs bitten, foot severed

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