Shark attack at Papiesfontein, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Papiesfontein, Eastern Cape Province, 05-Jan-2024
Date of attack: January 5th 2024
Location: Papiesfontein, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: Raggedtooth shark
Name of victim:
Age of victim: 62 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Provoked incident. Lacerations and puncture wounds to hand and calf from hooked shark

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