Shark attack at Off Macassar Beach, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Off Macassar Beach, Western Cape Province, 19-Aug-1977
Date of attack: August 19th 1977
Location: Off Macassar Beach, Western Cape Province
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: 6 m skiboat, occupants: Alex Mamacos, Noel Glintenkamp, Tony Mountifield & Dillon Alexandra
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Shark leapt into boat, pinning Mamacos beneath and fracturing his pelvis, then trashed the boat rendering it inoperable

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