Shark attack details: Pringle Bay, Western Cape Province, 28-Dec-1997
| Date of attack: |
Dec 28th 1997 |
| Location: |
Pringle Bay, Western Cape Province |
| Shark species: |
Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Ian James Hill |
| Age of victim: |
39 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Spearfishing |
| Injury: |
FATAL |
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