Shark attack at Gansbaai, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Gansbaai, Western Cape Province, 30-Oct-2004
Date of attack: October 30th 2004
Location: Gansbaai, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 2 m [6.75'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Andre Hartman
Age of victim: 52 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Chumming for white sharks
Injury: Right ankle & foot lacerated

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