Shark attack at Agulhas Banks, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Agulhas Banks, Western Cape Province, 31-Dec-1986
Date of attack: Dec 31st 1986
Location: Agulhas Banks, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 2.5 m [8.25'] raggedtooth shark
Name of victim: Pierre deWet
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: 2 punctures in lower leg

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