Shark attack at 5 km from Gordon, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: 5 km from Gordon, Western Cape Province, Nov-1960
Date of attack: November 1st 1960
Location: 5 km from Gordon, Western Cape Province
Shark species: Great white shark (tooth fragments recovered from hull of boat)
Name of victim: 7.5 m boat, occupants: 8 men
Sex of victim:
Activity: Hand lining for shad
Injury: No injury to occupants, shark bit 45 cm hole in hull

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White shark (tooth fragments recovered from hull of boat) Great white shark (tooth fragments recovered from hull of boat)

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