Date15-Jan-1959
TypeUnprovoked
CountrySOUTH AFRICA
LocationMelkbaai
ActivitySwimming
SpeciesWhite shark, 1.8 m to 2.1 m [6' to 7'] according to Shreuder and a witness
InjuryThigh & both wrists lacerated
VictimFanie Schreuder, Male, 18 years old
Time16h15
SourceCape Times, 1/16/1959 et al, M. Levine, GSAF
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