| Date of attack: | Nov 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 |
Shark attack at 5 km from Gordon, Western Cape Province, South Africa
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