Shark attack at Simon, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Simon, Western Cape Province, 06-May-1922
Date of attack: May 6th 1922
Location: Simon, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 12' Great white shark, identity confirmed by tooth fragment, witness and photograph of captured shark
Name of victim: Edward G. Pells
Age of victim: 18 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Abdomen & thigh bitten

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12' white shark, identity confirmed by tooth fragment, witness and photograph of captured shark 12' Great white shark, identity confirmed by tooth fragment, witness and photograph of captured shark

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