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

Shark attack details: Buffels Bay, Western Cape Province, 11-Apr-1971
Date of attack: April 11th 1971
Location: Buffels Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: Great white shark according to tooth pattern and witnesses
Name of victim: Theo Klein
Age of victim: >50 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, multiple bites

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White shark according to tooth pattern and witnesses Great white shark according to tooth pattern and witnesses

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