Shark attack at Cintsa East, East London, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Cintsa East, East London, Eastern Cape Province, 03-Jul-1999
Date of attack: July 3rd 1999
Location: Cintsa East, East London, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: 4 m [13'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Colin Grey
Age of victim: 29 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Leg & board bitten

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