Shark attack at Buffalo Bay, near Knysna, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Buffalo Bay, near Knysna, Western Cape Province, 01-Aug-1998
Date of attack: Aug 1st 1998
Location: Buffalo Bay, near Knysna, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 4 m [13'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Ross Taylor
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing (or body boarding)
Injury: Legs bitten

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