Shark attack at Kogebaai, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Kogebaai, Western Cape Province, 29-Jul-1999
Date of attack: July 29th 1999
Location: Kogebaai, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 3 m to 5 m [10' to 16.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Sergio Capri
Age of victim: 42 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Right thigh bitten

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3 m to 5 m [10' to 16.5'] white shark 3 m to 5 m [10' to 16.5'] Great white shark

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