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

Shark attack details: Miller's Point, False Bay, Western Cape Province, 27-Sep-1978
Date of attack: September 27th 1978
Location: Miller's Point, False Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 3.7 m [12'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Erik Lombard
Age of victim: 27 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: No injury, shark took his catch, then towed & pushed diver through the water

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3.7 m [12'] white shark 3.7 m [12'] Great white shark

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