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SOUTH AFRICA — 19-Feb-1989

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Shark Attack Incident

SOUTH AFRICA

February 18, 1989

Non-fatal

Date19-Feb-1989

TypeProvoked

CountrySOUTH AFRICA

ActivityFishing

Species3 m [10'] gaffed shark

InjuryThigh lacerated & abraded PROVOKED INCIDENT

VictimKobus de Jager, Male

SourceSunday Times, 2/19/1989

-28.8166°, 24.9916°via nominatim

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