Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in Swartklip, False Bay, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA (1959 Unknown)

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Swartklip, False Bay, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA on 1959 Unknown. The incident involved a Thresher shark, 3.7 m [12'] shark during fishing for tunny activities.

Incident Details

Date 1959 Unknown
Location Swartklip, False Bay, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA
Activity Fishing for tunny
Species Thresher shark, 3.7 m [12']
Injury R. Roberts' leg was bruised when shark leapt into boat
Fatal No
Sex Unknown
Age Unknown
Time Unknown

Notes

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