Shark attack at Pollock Beach, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Pollock Beach, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province, 30-Jul-1993
Date of attack: Jul 30th 1993
Location: Pollock Beach, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: 4 m [13'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Ralph LeRoux
Age of victim: 28 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Puncture wounds on chest

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