Shark attack details: Arniston, Western Cape Province, 02-Apr-1994
| Date of attack: |
April 2nd 1994 |
| Location: |
Arniston, Western Cape Province |
| Shark species: |
4.9 m Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Charles De Wet Reis |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Spearfishing |
| Injury: |
FATAL, head bitten |
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