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Gansbaai, SOUTH AFRICA — 30-Oct-2004

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Shark Attack Incident

Gansbaai, SOUTH AFRICA

October 29, 2004

Non-fatal

Date30-Oct-2004

TypeUnprovoked

CountrySOUTH AFRICA

LocationGansbaai

ActivityChumming for white sharks

Species2 m [6.75'] white shark

InjuryRight ankle & foot lacerated

VictimAndre Hartman, Male, 52 years old

TimeMorning

SourceJ.P. Botha, GSAF

-34.5828°, 19.3522°via nominatim

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