Shark attack at Oudekraal, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Oudekraal, Western Cape Province, 15-Sep-1990
Date of attack: September 15th 1990
Location: Oudekraal, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 5 m [16.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Nasri Gasant
Age of victim: 26 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Right hand lacerated

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5 m [16.5'] white shark 5 m [16.5'] Great white shark

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