Shark attack at St. Francis Bay, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: St. Francis Bay, Eastern Cape Province, 03-Apr-18
Date of attack: April 3rd 2018
Location: St. Francis Bay, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Ross Spowart
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to left knee & lower leg

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