Shark Attack Incident

Blaauwberg, SOUTH AFRICA

February 7, 1887

Non-fatal

Date08-Feb-1887

TypeProvoked

CountrySOUTH AFRICA

LocationBlaauwberg

Species4.7 m [15.5'] shark

InjuryHarpooned shark, bit boat, causing it to ship water. Boat reached shore in sinking condition PROVOKED INCIDENT

Victimboat

SourceGSAF

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