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

Shark attack details: Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape Province, Reported 14-Feb-1975
Date of attack: February 14th 1975
Location: Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 3 m [10'] Mako shark
Name of victim: hobiecat, occupants: Judy Lambert & a friend
Sex of victim:
Activity:
Injury: Shark bit rudder & hull

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3 m [10'] mako shark 3 m [10'] Mako shark

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