| 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 |
Map showing shark attack location and nearby incidents
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