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Blaauwberg, SOUTH AFRICA — 08-Feb-1887
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Shark Attack Incident
Blaauwberg, SOUTH AFRICA
February 7, 1887
Non-fatal
Date
08-Feb-1887
Type
Provoked
Country
SOUTH AFRICA
Location
Blaauwberg
Species
4.7 m [15.5'] shark
Injury
Harpooned shark, bit boat, causing it to ship water. Boat reached shore in sinking condition PROVOKED INCIDENT
Victim
boat
Source
GSAF
-33.7608°, 18.4700°
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