Shark attack at Seal Island, False Bay, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Seal Island, False Bay, Western Cape Province, 20-Aug-1983
Date of attack: Aug 20th 1983
Location: Seal Island, False Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 5 m [16.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Attie Louw
Age of victim: 29 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Inner thighs lacerated

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