Shark attack at Nahoon, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Nahoon, Eastern Cape Province, 14-Feb-1988
Date of attack: Feb 14th 1988
Location: Nahoon, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: 1 m "grey-colored" shark
Name of victim: Michael Schaeffer
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Ankle bitten

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