Shark attack at Miller's Point, False Bay, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Miller's Point, False Bay, Western Cape Province, 19-Feb-1978
Date of attack: February 19th 1978
Location: Miller's Point, False Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Nicky Alberts
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving
Injury: No injury, rammed by shark

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