| Date of attack: | June 30th 1971 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Mossel Bay, Western Cape Province |
| Shark species: | 3 m [10'] Great white shark, species identity confirmed by witnesses & tooth pattern in leg & board |
| Name of victim: | Gideon Scheltema |
| Age of victim: | 21 years old |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Surfing |
| Injury: | Leg & surfboard bitten |
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