Date17-Sep-1989
TypeUnprovoked
CountrySOUTH AFRICA
LocationSmitswinkel, False Bay
ActivityFree diving
SpeciesWhite shark, identified by tooth pattern
InjuryChest lacerated
VictimGerjo Van Niekerk, Male, 29 years old
Time14h30
SourceG.v.Niekerk, C. Walker, M.Levine, GSAF
Shark Data Lab