Shark attack at Scarborough, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Scarborough, Western Cape Province, 24-Dec-2002
Date of attack: Dec 24th 2002
Location: Scarborough, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 4 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Craig Bovim
Age of victim: 25 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: Forearms lacerated

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