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

Shark attack details: Kalk Bay, Western Cape Province, 11-Jan-1976
Date of attack: January 11th 1976
Location: Kalk Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 3 m [10'] Great white shark
Name of victim: 7 m fishing boat Metoo, occupants: Nicky & Paul Goles & 4 friends
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing for snoek & yellowtail
Injury: Hooked shark leapt onboard & into fish well, which it smashed PROVOKED INCIDENT

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3 m [10'] white shark 3 m [10'] Great white shark

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