Shark attack at 2 km from Macassar, False Bay, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: 2 km from Macassar, False Bay, Western Cape Province, 02-Mar-1976
Date of attack: March 2nd 1976
Location: 2 km from Macassar, False Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: Great white shark named
Name of victim: 5 m skiboat Stephanie, occupants: Fanie Schoeman and Brigadier Bronkhorst
Sex of victim:
Activity:
Injury: Shark leapt into boat, hitting Fanie Schoeman on his back before sliding into the sea

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White shark named Great white shark named

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