Shark attack at Cintsa East, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Cintsa East, Eastern Cape Province, 06-May-1990
Date of attack: May 6th 1990
Location: Cintsa East, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: 5.5 m [18'] Great white shark, identified by witnesses & tooth marks
Name of victim: Richard Forrester
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Resting on surfboard
Injury: Thigh severely lacerated

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