Shark attack at Surfers' Corner, Muizenberg, False Bay, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Surfers' Corner, Muizenberg, False Bay, Western Cape Province, 05-Apr-2004
Date of attack: April 5th 2004
Location: Surfers' Corner, Muizenberg, False Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 5 m [16.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: J.P. Andrew
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Left leg lacerated, right leg severed above the knee

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