Shark attack at Hangklip, False Bay, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Hangklip, False Bay, Western Cape Province, 05 May 1979
Date of attack: May 5th 1979
Location: Hangklip, False Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 2.5 m [8.25'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Piet Boonzaaier
Age of victim: 25 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Shark rammed diver after he shot it in the head PROVOKED INCIDENT

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2.5 m [8.25'] white shark 2.5 m [8.25'] Great white shark

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