| Date of attack: | July 6th 1998 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape Province |
| Shark species: | 1.2 m [4'] raggedtooth shark |
| Name of victim: | Mark Thomas |
| Age of victim: | 10 years old |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Surfing |
| Injury: | Right leg bitten |
Map showing shark attack location and nearby incidents
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