Shark attack details: Die Platt, Western Cape Province, 16-Dec-2013
| Date of attack: |
December 16th 2013 |
| Location: |
Die Platt, Western Cape Province |
| Shark species: |
Great white shark, 3m |
| Name of victim: |
Thomas Browne |
| Age of victim: |
19 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Injuries to left thigh |
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