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

Shark attack details: Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape Province, 1958
Date of attack: July 1st 1958
Location: Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: ski-boat
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing (trolling)
Injury: No injury to occupants; shark bit propeller

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