Shark attack at Off Mkhambati , KwaZulu-Natal between Port Edward and Port St Johns, South Africa

Shark attack details: Off Mkhambati , KwaZulu-Natal between Port Edward and Port St Johns, 03-Jun-2002
Date of attack: June 3rd 2002
Location: Off Mkhambati , KwaZulu-Natal between Port Edward and Port St Johns
Shark species: 1.5 to 2.5 m [5' to 8.25'] copper shark
Name of victim: Tony White
Age of victim: 50 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Snorkeling (filming the sardine run)
Injury: Upper arm bitten

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