Shark attack at Gordon, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Gordon, Western Cape Province, 19-May-1991
Date of attack: May 19th 1991
Location: Gordon, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 3.5 m [11.5'] female Great white shark named "Notchfin"
Name of victim: Coen Marais
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving
Injury: No injury, tank scratched by shark

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