Shark attack at Struis Bay, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Struis Bay, Western Cape Province, 19-Feb-2000
Date of attack: February 19th 2000
Location: Struis Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 2.5 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Dr. Weich
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body surfing
Injury: Foot bitten

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