Shark attack at Port St. John's, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Port St. John's, Eastern Cape Province, 25-Dec-2012
Date of attack: December 25th 2012
Location: Port St. John's, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: Tiger shark
Name of victim: Liya Sibili
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL

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