Shark attack at Gordon, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Gordon, Western Cape Province, 27-Oct-1976
Date of attack: October 27th 1976
Location: Gordon, Western Cape Province
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: 7 m skiboat Alrehmah III, occupants: Adolph Schlechter & 3 friends
Sex of victim:
Activity:
Injury: No injury to occupants, shark leapt on bow of boat

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