Shark attack at Noordhoek, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Noordhoek, Western Cape Province, 28-Mar-2005
Date of attack: March 28th 2005
Location: Noordhoek, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 4 m [13'] shark
Name of victim: Chris Sullivan
Age of victim: 32 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to right calf, puncture wounds on right foot

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