Shark attack at Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape Province, Reported 26-May-1956
Date of attack: May 26th 1956
Location: Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: multiple boats including B.J. C. Brunt
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury, sharks bit propellers, etc

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