Shark attack at Port Alfred, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Port Alfred, Eastern Cape Province, 12-Apr-2014
Date of attack: April 12th 2014
Location: Port Alfred, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: Raggedtooth shark, 2m
Name of victim: Lionel McDougall
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Lacerations to leg & hand by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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