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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