Shark attack at Mossel Bay, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Mossel Bay, Western Cape Province, 22-Aug-1989
Date of attack: Aug 22nd 1989
Location: Mossel Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: >3.4 m [11'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Niko von Broembsen
Age of victim: 21 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Multiple Injuries

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