Shark attack at Macassar, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Macassar, Western Cape Province, Mar-1974
Date of attack: March 1st 1974
Location: Macassar, Western Cape Province
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: skiboat, occupant: Danie Schoeman
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing for kob
Injury: No injury to occupant, shark holed boat

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