Shark attack at Little Brak River, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Little Brak River, Western Cape Province, 28-Dec-1927
Date of attack: December 28th 1927
Location: Little Brak River, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 4.4 m [14.5'] Great white shark.
Name of victim: Ockert Stephanus Heyns
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, leg bitten

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4.4 m [14.5'] white shark. 4.4 m [14.5'] Great white shark.

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