Shark attack at Port St. John's, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Port St. John's, Eastern Cape Province, 02-May-2015
Date of attack: May 2nd 2015
Location: Port St. John's, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: Great white shark, 3.5 m
Name of victim: Mathieu Dasnois
Age of victim: 29 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving
Injury: Injuries to leg, left arm & both hands

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