Shark attack at False Bay, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: False Bay, Western Cape Province, 14-Apr-2013
Date of attack: April 14th 2013
Location: False Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: Blue shark
Name of victim: male
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Free diving
Injury: Light scratch on hand/wrist area

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