Shark attack details: Swartkops River mouth, Eastern Cape Province, 10-Mar-1984
| Date of attack: |
March 10th 1984 |
| Location: |
Swartkops River mouth, Eastern Cape Province |
| Shark species: |
2.5 m [8.25'] shark |
| Name of victim: |
rowboat, occupant: Louis Beyers |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Rowing |
| Injury: |
No injury to occupant, shark seized oar and disappeared with it. |
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