Shark attack at Sandstrand, Jongensfontein, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Sandstrand, Jongensfontein, Western Cape Province, 06-Jul-2012
Date of attack: July 6th 2012
Location: Sandstrand, Jongensfontein, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 15' shark
Name of victim: Jacque Mostert
Age of victim: 29 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerattions to left thigh & knee

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