Shark attack at Danger Point, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Danger Point, Western Cape Province, 26-Sep-1993
Date of attack: Sep 26th 1993
Location: Danger Point, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 3 m [10'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Wimpie Bouwer
Age of victim: 36 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Calf lacerated

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