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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