Shark attack at Jacobs Bay Reef, Saldanha Bay, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Jacobs Bay Reef, Saldanha Bay, Western Cape Province, 24-Oct-1960
Date of attack: October 24th 1960
Location: Jacobs Bay Reef, Saldanha Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 3.7 m to 4.6 m [12' to 15'] Great white shark
Name of victim: boat, occupants: 2 fishermen
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing for rock lobsters
Injury: No injury to occupants, shark rammed & bit boat

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3.7 m to 4.6 m [12' to 15'] white shark 3.7 m to 4.6 m [12' to 15'] Great white shark

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