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

Shark attack details: Off Cape Point, Western Cape Province, 02-Mar-2009
Date of attack: March 2nd 2009
Location: Off Cape Point, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 1 m blue shark
Name of victim: Gabriel Fernandez
Age of victim: 40 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Lacerations to arm and 2 fingers by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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