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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