Shark attack details: Smitswinkel, False Bay, Western Cape Province, 17-Sep-1989
| Date of attack: |
September 17th 1989 |
| Location: |
Smitswinkel, False Bay, Western Cape Province |
| Shark species: |
Great white shark, identified by tooth pattern |
| Name of victim: |
Gerjo Van Niekerk |
| Age of victim: |
29 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Free diving |
| Injury: |
Chest lacerated |
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