Shark attack at Melkbaai, Strand, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Melkbaai, Strand, Western Cape Province, 01-Oct-2010
Date of attack: October 1st 2010
Location: Melkbaai, Strand, Western Cape Province
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: Teen years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: 3 lacerations to foot

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