Shark attack details: Sculphoek, Western Cape Province, 16-Jun-1988
| Date of attack: |
June 16th 1988 |
| Location: |
Sculphoek, Western Cape Province |
| Shark species: |
Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Willie van Rensberg |
| Age of victim: |
36 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Spearfishing |
| Injury: |
Left arm lacerated |
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