Shark attack at Miller, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Miller, Western Cape Province, 12-Feb-1991
Date of attack: February 12th 1991
Location: Miller, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 5.5 m [18'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Edward Hayman
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Foot & swim fin bitten

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5.5 m [18'] white shark 5.5 m [18'] Great white shark

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