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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