Shark attack at Chintsa East Beach, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Chintsa East Beach, Eastern Cape Province, 03-Jan-2015
Date of attack: January 3rd 2015
Location: Chintsa East Beach, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: Raggedtooth shark, 1.3 m
Name of victim: Jason Krafft
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to lower left leg, puncture wounds to sole of left foot

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