Shark attack details: Eerste Rivier, Western Cape Province, 28-Jan-1987

Date of attack:	Jan 28th 1987
Location:	Eerste Rivier, Western Cape Province
Shark species:	>2.5 m [8.25'] Great white shark
Name of victim:	Tommy Botha
Age of victim:	30 years old
Sex of victim:	M
Activity:	Spearfishing
Injury:	Puncture wounds in right hand

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