Shark attack at Clovely Beach, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Clovely Beach, Western Cape Province, 28-Sep-2011
Date of attack: September 28th 2011
Location: Clovely Beach, Western Cape Province
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Michael Cohen
Age of victim: 43 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Right leg severed, left leg lacerated

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