Shark attack at South Cape Bay, Tasmania, Australia

Shark attack details: South Cape Bay, Tasmania, 28-Feb-1982
Date of attack: February 28th 1982
Location: South Cape Bay, Tasmania
Shark species: 5 m [16.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Geert Talen
Age of victim: 32 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Skindiving, but swimming on the surface
Injury: FATAL, body not recovered

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