Shark attack at Holbaai Point, Hangklip, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Holbaai Point, Hangklip, Western Cape Province, 08-Jan-1983
Date of attack: January 8th 1983
Location: Holbaai Point, Hangklip, Western Cape Province
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Philip DeBruyn
Age of victim: 32 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: No injury, rammed by shark

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