Shark attack at St. Francis Bay, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: St. Francis Bay, Eastern Cape Province, 11-Jul-1998
Date of attack: Jul 11th 1998
Location: St. Francis Bay, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: 5' to 6' shark
Name of victim: Darren James
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Knee bitten

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