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Mossel Bay, SOUTH AFRICA — 22-Aug-1989

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Shark Attack Incident

Mossel Bay, SOUTH AFRICA

August 21, 1989

Non-fatal

Date22-Aug-1989

TypeUnprovoked

CountrySOUTH AFRICA

LocationMossel Bay

ActivitySurfing

Species>3.4 m [11'] white shark

InjuryMultiple Injuries

VictimNiko von Broembsen, Male, 21 years old

Time10h45

SourceN.v.Broembsen; M. Levine, GSAF

-34.1832°, 22.1536°via nominatim

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