Shark attack at Cape Recife, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Cape Recife, Eastern Cape Province, 15-Jul-2000
Date of attack: July 15th 2000
Location: Cape Recife, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 18 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, flung off board

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