Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in Gansbaai, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA (2004)

Unknown Attack
Great White Shark

This attack involved a great white shark

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #4,501 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #2 in Gansbaai
🦈 Great White Shark attack #744
🏄 Other attack #1205

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Gansbaai, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA on 2004. The incident involved a Great White Shark shark during other activities.

Incident Details

Date2004
LocationGansbaai, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA
ActivityOther
SpeciesGreat White Shark
InjuryOther
SexM
AgeSenior (50-59)
TimeMorning

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Notes

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