| Date of attack: | Oct 27th 1956 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Glencairn, False Bay, Western Cape Province |
| Shark species: | Great white shark, according to witnesses |
| Name of victim: | Graham Smith |
| Age of victim: | 29 years old |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Free diving for sinkers |
| Injury: | Right heel lacerated & swim fin removed by shark |
Shark attack at Glencairn, False Bay, Western Cape Province, South Africa
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