Shark attack at Muizenberg, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Muizenberg, Western Cape Province, 01-Aug-2014
Date of attack: August 1st 2014
Location: Muizenberg, Western Cape Province
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Matthew Smithers
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lower limbs & thigh bitten

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