The shark attack survivor who loves sharks
South African lifeguard Achmat Hassiem lost a leg in a shark attack off the coast of Cape Town. He went on to become a medal-winning Paralympian and a marine conservationist advocating the protection of endangered sharks.
Last updated on 23 February 2015
Type:
Media Watch
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Country:
South Africa
Region:
Africa
Species:
Carcharodon carcharias
Species group:
Fish
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