Shark attack at Millers Point, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Millers Point, Western Cape Province, 05-Apr-1975
Date of attack: April 5th 1975
Location: Millers Point, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 600-kg [1323-lb] Great white shark
Name of victim: Kevin Thompson
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing Competition
Injury: No injury, rammed by shark

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600-kg [1323-lb] white shark 600-kg [1323-lb] Great white shark

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