Located in southwestern South Africa, Western Cape Province is a destination known for its beautiful beaches, varied landscapes, and lively culture.
Home to iconic beach towns like Cape Town, Camps Bay, and Kṛṣṇa, it offers sandy shores, rocky cliffs, and clear ocean waters, perfect for beach lovers and nature enthusiasts.
The region attracts thrill-seekers and marine lovers due to its diverse marine life, including various shark species.
While shark encounters are uncommon, visitors can join cage diving trips to observe these majestic creatures up close.
Sharks play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem's health, making the waters of Western Cape Province a fascinating destination for nature lovers.
Understanding our data at Western Cape Province
In our comprehensive overview of western cape province, the data presented in this article is compiled from a variety of public sources, providing a consolidated view of shark encounters by beach.
As you explore the data, it is important to note that while we have organized the information by specific areas, neighboring areas may also have their own detailed posts.
We encourage you to utilize the search function on our website to discover unique posts that may pertain to nearby locations.
Given the unpredictable and often chaotic circumstances surrounding shark attacks, some of the details within our tables have been inferred post-incident.
This is a common practice in the documentation of such events, due to factors like the rapid response required at the scene and the retrospective nature of assembling such data.
Our aim is to offer a resource that not only informs but also enhances awareness and safety practices for all who venture into the marine environment.
As you navigate through the information, we hope it serves as a reminder of the respect and caution that our florida beaches command.
Recorded Attack #1
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Buffels Bay Near Knysna
Date
2015-06-27
Year
2015
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Body Boarding
Name
Caleb Swanepoel
Sex
M
Age
19
Injury
Right Leg Severed, Multiple Lacerations To Left Leg
Fatal
N
Time
14H40
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Keurbooms
Date
1998-05-16
Year
1998
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Body Boarding
Name
Neal Stephenson
Sex
M
Age
22.0
Injury
Lower Legs Bitten, Foot Severed
Fatal
N
Time
14H45
Species
4 M [13'] White Shark
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Smitswinkel, False Bay
Date
1989-09-17
Year
1989
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Free Diving
Name
Gerjo Van Niekerk
Sex
M
Age
29.0
Injury
Chest Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
14H30
Species
White Shark, Identified By Tooth Pattern
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
13 Km Off Knysna
Date
1977-05-26
Year
1977
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing For Yellowtail
Name
5 M Skiboat Graanjan, Occupants: Rudy Van Graan, Jan De Waal Lombard
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Lombard's Thigh Was Lacerated By Shark That Leapt Into Boat
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Mako Shark, 2.3 M, 150-Kg
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
2 Km From Macassar, False Bay
Date
1976-03-09
Year
1976
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
N/A
Name
5 M Skiboat; Stephanie
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Shark Breached Hull Of Boat
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark Named “Spotty”
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Hartenbos
Date
1976-01-13
Year
1976
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Shark Fishing
Name
6 M Catamaran, Occupants: Peter Robertson, Beauchamp Robertson, Gerald Spence & 3 Crew
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants, After Shark Was Harpooned & Shot, It Holed The Boat Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
4 M [13'] Shark
Recorded Attack #7
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Olifantbos Point
Date
1878-02-13
Year
1878
Type
Sea Disaster
Country
South Africa
Activity
Wreck Of The Union Steamship Company 982-Ton Iron Steamer Kafir
Name
An Arab Who Had Been With Stanley When He Met Livingstone
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal, Shark Removed Large Part Of His Hip
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #8
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Soetwater
Date
2006-01-01
Year
2006
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Diving For Crayfish
Name
John Williams
Sex
M
Age
49
Injury
Lacerations To Little Finger
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Said To Involve A 1.5 M Shark
Recorded Attack #9
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Dyer Island
Date
2000-09-10
Year
2000
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Free Diving
Name
Gary Adkison
Sex
M
Age
48.0
Injury
Swim Fin Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
11H00
Species
White Shark, 3.5 M [11.5'] Male
Recorded Attack #10
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Plettenberg Bay
Date
1998-07-06
Year
1998
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Wading
Name
Clark Thomas (Father / Rescuer)
Sex
M
Age
47.0
Injury
Right Leg Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Raggedtooth Shark, 1.2 M [4']
Recorded Attack #11
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Melkbosstrand
Date
1967-01-27
Year
1967
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing For Rock Lobster
Name
Lobster Boat, Occupants: Mr. P. Valentine & Mr. J. Van Schalkwyk
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Holed & Sank Boat, 1 Man Flung Into Water But Ignored By The Shark
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark Or Thresher Shark
Recorded Attack #12
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
20 M From Shore At Strand
Date
1964-01-21
Year
1964
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Shark Watching
Name
Motor Boat, Occupants: Quintus Du Toit, J.H. Van Heerden & J.P. Marais
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants, Shark Holed Boat
Fatal
N
Time
11H00
Species
White Shark, 3.6 M [11'9]
Recorded Attack #13
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
False Bay
Date
1944-02-27
Year
1944
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Treading Water
Name
Corporal N.S. Leblanc
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Foot & Ankle Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
>14H30
Species
2.1 M [7'] Shark
Recorded Attack #14
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Windmill Beach
Date
1901-07-30
Year
1901
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
John Hendrick Adrian Chandler, A Prisoner Of War
Sex
M
Age
29.0
Injury
Right Leg Bitten & Foot Severed, Right Arm Bitten, Bones Fractured & Nearly Severed Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
14H15
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #15
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Danger Point
Date
1852-02-26
Year
1852
Type
Sea Disaster
Country
South Africa
Activity
Wreck Of The Steamship Birkenhead
Name
N/A
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal. All Of The Women & Children On Board Survived, But Many Of The 445 Men That Perished Were Taken By Sharks
Fatal
Y
Time
01H50
Species
White Sharks
Recorded Attack #16
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Dyer Island
Date
2017-09-03
Year
2017
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming, Poaching Abalone
Name
Sivuyile Xelela
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
Morning
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #17
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Uilenkraalsmond (Near Gansbaai)
Date
2005-10-22
Year
2005
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Standing / Surfing
Name
Christiaan Van Zyl
Sex
M
Age
20
Injury
Right Foot Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
Morning
Species
3 M Shark
Recorded Attack #18
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Arniston
Date
1984-05-31
Year
1984
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Anton Bosman
Sex
M
Age
28.0
Injury
Swim Fin Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
13H30
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #19
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Seal Island
Date
1979-03-01
Year
1979
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
N/A
Name
Fishing Boat
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #20
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Seal Island, False Bay
Date
1978-02-28
Year
1978
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing For Mackerel
Name
The June, Occupants Bunny Pendelbury And Crew Of 6
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Shark Jumped In Boat, But No Injury To Occupants
Fatal
N
Time
03H00
Species
270 Kg Shark
Recorded Attack #21
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
40 Km Off Cape Point
Date
1976-05-02
Year
1976
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Competing In A Light Tackle Game Fishing
Name
6 M Skiboat, Occupants: Terry Mcmanus, Dan Clark And Blackie Swart
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Shark Following Hooked Fish, Rammed & Holed Boat
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Mako Shark, 180-Kg [397-Lb]
Recorded Attack #22
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Whittle Rock False Bay
Date
1967-01-22
Year
1967
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing Competition
Name
Ian Gericke
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury, Shark Bit Support Boat, Removing Pieces Of Wood After Gerricke Shot It Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
2.1 M [7'] Sandtiger Shark
Recorded Attack #23
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Groot River
Date
1886-01-01
Year
1886
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Dr. James Woolby
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal. Partial Remains Washed Ashore The Next Day
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #24
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Lookout Beach, Plettenberg Bay
Date
2015-06-26
Year
2015
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Dylan Reddering
Sex
M
Age
23
Injury
Multiple Lacerations To Torso & Leg
Fatal
N
Time
16H00
Species
White Shark, 2M To 3 M
Recorded Attack #25
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Strandfontein
Date
2012-02-20
Year
2012
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing
Name
8M Inflatable Boat. Occupants: Bhad Battle & Kevin Overmeyer
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants, Boat Damaged
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark, 7M
Recorded Attack #26
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Mossel Bay
Date
1990-06-24
Year
1990
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Scuba Diving (But On Surface)
Name
Monique Price
Sex
F
Age
21.0
Injury
Fatal, Thigh Bitten
Fatal
Y
Time
15H45
Species
4.5 M [14'9] White Shark
Recorded Attack #27
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Muizenberg
Date
1983-01-10
Year
1983
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Windsurfing
Name
Richard Crewe
Sex
M
Age
22.0
Injury
Left Foot Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
18H15
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #28
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Miller's Point, False Bay
Date
1978-02-19
Year
1978
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Diving
Name
Nicky Alberts
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury, Rammed By Shark
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #29
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
False Bay
Date
1960-10-01
Year
1960
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing
Name
Boat
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Shark Rammed Boat, Breaching Its Hull
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark, 18 Mm Tooth Fragment Recovered From The Hull
Recorded Attack #30
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Blaauwberg
Date
1887-02-08
Year
1887
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
N/A
Name
Boat
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Harpooned Shark, Bit Boat, Causing It To Ship Water. Boat Reached Shore In Sinking Condition Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
4.7 M [15.5'] Shark
Recorded Attack #31
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Fish Hoek
Date
2006-07-28
Year
2006
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surf-Skiing
Name
Lyle Maarsdorp
Sex
M
Age
19
Injury
No Injury, Surf Ski Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
16H30
Species
White Shark, 3M To 4M
Recorded Attack #32
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Sunny Cove, Fish Hoek
Date
2005-10-01
Year
2005
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surf-Skiing
Name
Trevor Wright
Sex
M
Age
52
Injury
No Injury, Shark Bit Ski
Fatal
N
Time
15H00
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #33
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Kogebaai
Date
1999-07-29
Year
1999
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Sergio Capri
Sex
M
Age
42.0
Injury
Right Thigh Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
14H00
Species
White Shark, 3 M To 5 M [10' To 16.5']
Recorded Attack #34
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Melkbosstrand
Date
1989-11-18
Year
1989
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Free Diving & Spearfishing
Name
Gerjo Van Niekerk
Sex
M
Age
29.0
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
12H05
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #35
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Arniston
Date
1986-02-06
Year
1986
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Michael Taljaard
Sex
M
Age
29.0
Injury
2 Punctures In Upper Arm
Fatal
N
Time
13H30
Species
Raggedtooth Shark, 2 M [6.75']
Recorded Attack #36
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Buffels Bay, False Bay
Date
1985-01-04
Year
1985
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Donald James
Sex
M
Age
34.0
Injury
Minor Injury To Torso
Fatal
N
Time
11H30
Species
3.5 M [11.5'] White Shark
Recorded Attack #37
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Simon’S Town, False Bay
Date
1922-05-06
Year
1922
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Edward G. Pells
Sex
M
Age
18.0
Injury
Abdomen & Thigh Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
A.M.
Species
White Shark, 12', Identity Confirmed By Tooth Fragment, Witness And Photograph Of Captured Shark
Recorded Attack #38
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Sanctuary Beach, Plettenberg Bay
Date
2022-06-28
Year
2022
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Bruce Wolov
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
14H09
Species
While Shark
Recorded Attack #39
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Caves Near Kogel Bay
Date
2012-04-19
Year
2012
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Body Boarding
Name
David Lilienfeld
Sex
M
Age
20
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
12H30
Species
White Shark, 4 M To 5M
Recorded Attack #40
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Plettenberg Bay
Date
1956-05-26
Year
1956
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing
Name
Multiple Boats Including B.J. C. Brunt
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury, Sharks Bit Propellers, Etc
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #41
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
False Bay
Date
1948-01-01
Year
1948
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing
Name
Boat Marie
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants, Boat Holed By Shark
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #42
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Keurbooms Lagoon, Plettenberg Bay
Date
2016-12-19
Year
2016
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surf Skiing
Name
Ben Swart
Sex
M
Age
55.0
Injury
No Injury, But Ski Severely Damaged
Fatal
N
Time
07H00
Species
White Shark, 4 M
Recorded Attack #43
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Simonstown
Date
2014-05-04
Year
2014
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Diving
Name
N/A
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
4-Inch Laceration To Arm
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Cow Shark
Recorded Attack #44
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Hospital Rock, Dyers Island
Date
1999-01-01
Year
1999
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Healy Lootz
Sex
M
Age
30
Injury
Heel Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
12H00
Species
White Shark, 4.6 M [15']
Recorded Attack #45
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Saxon Reef
Date
1994-02-27
Year
1994
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Gary Lieberman
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Swim Fin Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
11H00
Species
3 M [10'] Shark
Recorded Attack #46
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Seal Island, False Bay
Date
1987-10-11
Year
1987
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Dawid Smit
Sex
M
Age
21.0
Injury
Left Thigh & Calf Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
12H15
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #47
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Macassar
Date
1976-11-01
Year
1976
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing For White Shark
Name
Boat, Occupant: Danie Schoeman
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants. Hooked Shark Bit Boat's Transom, Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark, 4.8 M
Recorded Attack #48
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Millers Point
Date
1975-04-05
Year
1975
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing Competition
Name
Kevin Thompson
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury, Rammed By Shark
Fatal
N
Time
Afternoon
Species
White Shark, 600-Kg [1323-Lb]
Recorded Attack #49
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Macassar
Date
1974-03-01
Year
1974
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing For Kob
Name
Skiboat, Occupant: Danie Schoeman
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupant, Shark Holed Boat
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #50
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Macassar
Date
1974-02-01
Year
1974
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing For Red Fish
Name
Skiboat, Occupant: Danie Schoeman
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupant, But A Shark Chasing A Hooked Fish Holed His Boat Above The Waterline
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
5 M White Shark
Recorded Attack #51
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Melkbaai, False Bay
Date
1958-12-23
Year
1958
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Barry Geldenhuys
Sex
M
Age
14
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #52
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Little Brak River
Date
1927-12-28
Year
1927
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Ockert Stephanus Heyns
Sex
M
Age
17.0
Injury
Fatal, Leg Bitten
Fatal
Y
Time
11H00
Species
White Shark, 4.4 M [14.5'] .
Recorded Attack #53
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Hawston
Date
2017-09-15
Year
2017
Type
Invalid
Country
South Africa
Activity
Scuba Diving
Name
Wayon Love
Sex
M
Age
25.0
Injury
Fatal, But Death Was Probably Due To Drowning
Fatal
Unknown
Time
Afternoon
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #54
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Struis Bay
Date
2008-06-26
Year
2008
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing (Free Diving)
Name
Kevin Macghie
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark, 4.5M
Recorded Attack #55
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Mossel Bay
Date
1994-12-30
Year
1994
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Body Boarding
Name
Fritz Van Zyl
Sex
M
Age
26.0
Injury
No Injury, Board Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
16H00
Species
5.5 M [18'] White Shark
Recorded Attack #56
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Mossel Bay
Date
1964-01-01
Year
1964
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Diving For Sinkers
Name
Jakobus Christiaan Steyn
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Lacerations And Puncture Wounds In Right Arm
Fatal
N
Time
19H00 / 20H00
Species
2.1 M To 2.4 M [7' To 8'] Shark
Recorded Attack #57
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Cape Point
Date
1936-07-01
Year
1936
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing, Catching Snoek, Thyrsites Atun
Name
10M Boat Lucky Jim
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Shark Leapt Onboard & Into Fishwell, Tossing A Crew Member, Pepino, In The Sea
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #58
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Melkbaai, False Bay
Date
1930-01-16
Year
1930
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Servy Leroux
Sex
M
Age
23.0
Injury
Torso & Arm Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
17H30
Species
White Shark, 4.5 M [14'9], Identity Confirmed By Witness & Tooth Pattern
Recorded Attack #59
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Victoria Bay
Date
1911-05-01
Year
1911
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
James Jantjes
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #60
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Seal Island, False Bay
Date
1983-08-20
Year
1983
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Attie Louw
Sex
M
Age
29.0
Injury
Inner Thighs Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
10H00
Species
5 M [16.5'] White Shark
Recorded Attack #61
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Mossel Bay
Date
1982-02-17
Year
1982
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing
Name
J. Jordaan
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Leg Bitten Above Ankle By Hooked Shark Taken Aboard Skiboat Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #62
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Strandfontein Beach
Date
1966-01-29
Year
1966
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Helping Men Land A Shark
Name
John Campbell
Sex
M
Age
33.0
Injury
Left Leg Lacerated By Hooked Shark Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
Afternoon
Species
Copper Shark
Recorded Attack #63
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Frikkies Bay
Date
1961-01-25
Year
1961
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing For Kob
Name
Dinghy, Occupants: Willem & Jan Groenwald
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants, Shark Took A Gaffed Fish They Were Bringing Aboard & Hit Their Boat
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
4.6 M [15'] Shark
Recorded Attack #64
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Plettenberg Bay
Date
1946-01-01
Year
1946
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
N/A
Name
4 Boats
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants, Shark Struck Boats+K1581
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #65
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Simon’S Bay
Date
1942-01-01
Year
1942
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
N/A
Name
Boat
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants, Boat Rammed By Shark
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #66
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Simon's Bay
Date
1942-01-01
Year
1942
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
N/A
Name
Boat
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Said To Involve A 6.5 M [21.5'] Shark
Recorded Attack #67
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Milnerton Lagoon, Cape Town
Date
2005-08-14
Year
2005
Type
Invalid
Country
South Africa
Activity
N/A
Name
N/A
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Human Foot Recovered From The Water
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
Shark Involvement Prior To Death Was Not Confirmed
Recorded Attack #68
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Pringle Bay, 44 Miles Southeast Of Cape Town
Date
1997-12-28
Year
1997
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Ian James Hill
Sex
M
Age
39.0
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
14H00
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #69
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
6 Km Off Groot Brak River
Date
1962-01-06
Year
1962
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing
Name
4.8 M Boat Peggy, Occupants: John Oktober, L.A. Van Zyl And 4 Others
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Shark Rammed Boat 5 Times & Holed It
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #70
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Cape Town
Date
1909-06-26
Year
1909
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
N/A
Name
N/A
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Remains Of Soldier In Uniform. Probable Drowning & Scavenging
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
18-Foot Shark
Recorded Attack #71
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Sunrise Beach, Muizenberg
Date
2006-08-13
Year
2006
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Lifesaving Drill
Name
Achmat Hassiem
Sex
M
Age
24
Injury
Foot Severed
Fatal
N
Time
11H00
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #72
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Buffels Bay (Near Knysna)
Date
1999-07-15
Year
1999
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Boogie Boarding
Name
Hercules Pretorius
Sex
M
Age
14.0
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
11H15
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #73
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Melkbaai
Date
1959-01-15
Year
1959
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Fanie Schreuder
Sex
M
Age
18.0
Injury
Thigh & Both Wrists Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
16H15
Species
White Shark, 1.8 M To 2.1 M [6' To 7'] According To Shreuder And A Witness
Recorded Attack #74
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Plettenberg Bay
Date
1958-01-01
Year
1958
Type
Boat
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing (Trolling)
Name
Ski-Boat
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants; Shark Bit Propeller
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #75
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Stilbaai
Date
1908-12-31
Year
1908
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
The Son Of Rabbi East
Sex
M
Age
16.0
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #76
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Robberg Beach, Plettenberg Bay
Date
2018-04-22
Year
2018
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surf-Skiing
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
33.0
Injury
No Injury, Shark Bit Hole In Ski
Fatal
N
Time
09H40
Species
White Shark, 2.5 M
Recorded Attack #77
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Stil Bay
Date
2015-10-25
Year
2015
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Stuart Anderson
Sex
M
Age
42.0
Injury
Lacerations To Right Calf, Knee & Hip
Fatal
N
Time
15H00
Species
White Shark, 3 To 3.5M
Recorded Attack #78
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Lookout Beach, Near The Keurbooms River Mouth In Plettenberg Bay
Date
2011-08-23
Year
2011
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Tim Van Heerden
Sex
M
Age
49
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
09H11
Species
White Shark, >6'
Recorded Attack #79
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Miller's Point
Date
2005-06-04
Year
2005
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing (Free Diving)
Name
Henri Murray
Sex
M
Age
22
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
15H45
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #80
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Bluegums Rock, Partridge Point
Date
1977-10-30
Year
1977
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Andre Hartman
Sex
M
Age
25.0
Injury
No Injury, Shark Bit Speargun & Pushed Diver Through The Water
Fatal
N
Time
16H00
Species
White Shark, 5 M [16.5']
Recorded Attack #81
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Robberg Point
Date
1976-03-12
Year
1976
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing
Name
Boat, Occupants: Jacob Kruger & Crew
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants, Shark Buckled Prop Shaft
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Whale Shark
Recorded Attack #82
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Fish Hoek, False Bay
Date
1971-12-16
Year
1971
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Cheryl Teague
Sex
F
Age
16.0
Injury
Right Forearm Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
14H45
Species
White Shark, 3 M [10']Rk
Recorded Attack #83
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Hartenbos
Date
1963-12-20
Year
1963
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Cornelius G. Coetzee
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Foot Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
12H00
Species
White Shark, 1.7 M [5.5']
Recorded Attack #84
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Gansbaai
Date
2004-10-30
Year
2004
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Chumming For White Sharks
Name
Andre Hartman
Sex
M
Age
52.0
Injury
Right Ankle & Foot Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
Morning
Species
2 M [6.75'] White Shark
Recorded Attack #85
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Glencairn, False Bay
Date
2002-09-13
Year
2002
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surf Skiing
Name
Paul Mauger (Or Major)
Sex
M
Age
47.0
Injury
No Injury
Fatal
N
Time
16H00
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #86
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Struis Bay
Date
2000-02-19
Year
2000
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Body Surfing
Name
Dr. Weich
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Foot Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
14H00
Species
White Shark, 2.5 M
Recorded Attack #87
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Mossel Bay
Date
1994-11-25
Year
1994
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Anton Bosman
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Raggedtooth Shark, 2.7 M [9']
Recorded Attack #88
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
N/A
Date
1989-02-19
Year
1989
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing
Name
Kobus De Jager
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Thigh Lacerated & Abraded Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
3 M [10'] Gaffed Shark
Recorded Attack #89
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Platbank
Date
1986-12-04
Year
1986
Type
Invalid
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Rory O’Connor
Sex
M
Age
22.0
Injury
No Injury, No Attack, 1.8 M Copper Shark Made Threat Displays
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
Invalid
Recorded Attack #90
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Swartklip, False Bay
Date
1959-11-15
Year
1959
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing For Tunny
Name
Boat Sea Hawk, Occupants: R. Roberts & 4 Others
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
R. Roberts' Leg Was Bruised When Shark Leapt Into Boat
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Thresher Shark, 3.7 M [12']
Recorded Attack #91
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Three Anchor Bay
Date
1900-11-14
Year
1900
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
William Strathorn
Sex
M
Age
30
Injury
Fatal, Legs Severed
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #92
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Simons Town
Date
1894-06-25
Year
1894
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming After Harpooned Whale Capsized Boat
Name
Swedish Male, Crewman From The Harry Mundahl
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #93
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
De Mond
Date
2013-03-16
Year
2013
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing - 'Tag & Release'
Name
Kobus Koeberg
Sex
M
Age
30
Injury
Lacerations To Left Calf And Heel From Hooked Shark Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
09H00
Species
Raggedtooth Shark, 1.5 M
Recorded Attack #94
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Mossel Bay
Date
2008-06-28
Year
2008
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surf Skiing
Name
Kobus Maritz
Sex
M
Age
46
Injury
No Injury, Ski Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
14H00
Species
White Shark, 2M
Recorded Attack #95
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Macassar
Date
1979-11-12
Year
1979
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Shark Fishing
Name
Skiboat, Occupants: Gustav Boettger, Clive Mason, Keith Murrison & Sweis Olivier
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants; Hooked Shark Tore Out Part Of Transom, Bit Skeg Of Motor And Snapped The Steel Trace Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark, 5 M
Recorded Attack #96
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Jacobs Bay Reef, Saldanha Bay
Date
1960-10-24
Year
1960
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing For Rock Lobsters
Name
Boat, Occupants: 2 Fishermen
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants, Shark Rammed & Bit Boat
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark, 3.7 M To 4.6 M [12' To 15']
Recorded Attack #97
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Murray Bay, Robben Island
Date
N/A
Year
Z
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Male, A Mental Patient
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal, Body Not Recovered
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #98
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Sandstrand, Jongensfontein
Date
2012-07-06
Year
2012
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Jacque Mostert
Sex
M
Age
29
Injury
Lacerattions To Left Thigh & Knee
Fatal
N
Time
16H30
Species
15' Shark
Recorded Attack #99
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Saldanha Bay
Date
1998-03-15
Year
1998
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Snorkeling – Hunting Crayfish And Abalone
Name
Kevin Dewey
Sex
M
Age
33.0
Injury
Lower Leg Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
17H30
Species
3 M [10'] White Shark
Recorded Attack #100
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Plettenberg Bay
Date
1975-02-14
Year
1975
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
N/A
Name
Hobiecat, Occupants: Judy Lambert & A Friend
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Shark Bit Rudder & Hull
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Mako Shark, 3 M [10']
Recorded Attack #101
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Sea Point
Date
1961-02-12
Year
1961
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing, Shark Grabbed His White T-Shirt And Towed Him
Name
Carl Derrick Benzoin
Sex
M
Age
27.0
Injury
Torso Bruised & Abraded
Fatal
N
Time
Late Afternoon
Species
1.5 M [5'] Shark
Recorded Attack #102
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Table Bay
Date
1946-01-01
Year
1946
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
N/A
Name
Boat
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Shark Holed And Sank Boat, Occupants Rescued
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #103
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Langebaan
Date
1982-08-29
Year
1982
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Verenia Keet
Sex
F
Age
18.0
Injury
Left Knee, Lower Leg & Foot Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
12H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #104
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Strandfontein
Date
1961-01-03
Year
1961
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Standing
Name
Peter Hendricks
Sex
M
Age
25 Or 28
Injury
Lower Left Leg Bitten, Abrasions On Back Of Right Leg
Fatal
N
Time
15H30
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #105
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Dyer Island
Date
2017-10-01
Year
2017
Type
Invalid
Country
South Africa
Activity
Scuba Diving
Name
Bradley Fick
Sex
M
Age
31.0
Injury
Fatal, But Death Was Probably Due To Drowning
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #106
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Robberg Beach, Plettenberg Bay
Date
2016-04-22
Year
2016
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surf-Skiing
Name
Dave Manson
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury, Surf-Ski Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
08H00
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #107
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Gordon’S Bay
Date
1991-05-19
Year
1991
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Scuba Diving
Name
Coen Marais
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury, Tank Scratched By Shark
Fatal
N
Time
13H00
Species
3.5 M [11.5'] Female White Shark Named Notchfin
Recorded Attack #108
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Agulhas Banks
Date
1986-12-31
Year
1986
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Pierre Dewet
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
2 Punctures In Lower Leg
Fatal
N
Time
14H00
Species
Raggedtooth Shark, 2.5 M [8.25']
Recorded Attack #109
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Muizenberg, False Bay
Date
1984-06-15
Year
1984
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Selwyn Doran
Sex
M
Age
27.0
Injury
No Injury, Board Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
17H30
Species
2.4 M [8'] White Shark
Recorded Attack #110
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Muizenberg
Date
1954-02-08
Year
1964
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Body Boarding
Name
Alan Saffery
Sex
M
Age
25.0
Injury
Right Ankle Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
08H45
Species
White Shark, 1.5 M [5'] K
Recorded Attack #111
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Off Cape Point
Date
2009-03-02
Year
2009
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing
Name
Gabriel Fernandez
Sex
M
Age
40
Injury
Lacerations To Arm And 2 Fingers By Hooked Shark Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
13H30
Species
Blue Shark, 1M
Recorded Attack #112
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
The Steps, Wilderness
Date
1996-05-28
Year
1996
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Donovan Köhne
Sex
M
Age
17.0
Injury
Leg Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
14H45
Species
2.5 M [8.25'] White Shark
Recorded Attack #113
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Miller’S Point
Date
1991-02-12
Year
1991
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Edward Hayman
Sex
M
Age
20.0
Injury
Foot & Swim Fin Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
12H30
Species
5.5 M [18'] White Shark
Recorded Attack #114
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Mossel Bay
Date
1989-08-22
Year
1989
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Niko Von Broembsen
Sex
M
Age
21.0
Injury
Multiple Injuries
Fatal
N
Time
10H45
Species
>3.4 M [11'] White Shark
Recorded Attack #115
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Sculphoek
Date
1988-06-16
Year
1988
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Willie Van Rensberg
Sex
M
Age
36.0
Injury
Left Arm Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
09H45
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #116
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Beespens, False Bay
Date
1975-02-01
Year
1975
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing
Name
Gerhard Visser
Sex
M
Age
12.0
Injury
Foot Bitten By Shark He Was Gaffing Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Copper Shark, 50-Kg [110-B]
Recorded Attack #117
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Muizenberg
Date
1960-01-01
Year
1960
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Standing, Watching Seine Netters
Name
Mrs. Burman
Sex
F
Age
N/A
Injury
Left Leg Bitten By Shark That Escaped Net Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #118
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Clifton
Date
1942-11-01
Year
1942
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Willem Johannes Bergh
Sex
M
Age
18.0
Injury
Fatal, Body Not Recovered
Fatal
Y
Time
12H30
Species
White Shark, 4.5 M To 6 M [14'9 To 20'] According To Witnesses
Recorded Attack #119
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Die Platt
Date
2013-12-16
Year
2013
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Thomas Browne
Sex
M
Age
19
Injury
Injuries To Left Thigh
Fatal
N
Time
08H45
Species
White Shark, 3M
Recorded Attack #120
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
False Bay
Date
2013-04-14
Year
2013
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Free Diving
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Light Scratch On Hand/Wrist Area
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Blue Shark
Recorded Attack #121
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Hawston Beach
Date
2013-03-16
Year
2013
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Troy Henri
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury, Surfboard Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #122
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Shark Alley, Off Gansbaai
Date
2009-01-13
Year
2009
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
N/A
Name
4 Poachers
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
White Sharks
Recorded Attack #123
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Great Brak River
Date
1988-01-05
Year
1988
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Returning To Shore, Collided With Shark
Name
5 M Inflatable Boat, Occupants: Kobus Potgieter & 5 Friends
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants; Shark Ripped Off Fibreglass Hull, Swamping Boat Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
6 M Shark
Recorded Attack #124
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Cape Point
Date
1984-07-22
Year
1984
Type
Invalid
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Adrian Hayman
Sex
M
Age
21
Injury
Fatal, But Shark Involvement Prior To Death Could Not Be Determined
Fatal
Unknown
Time
11H00
Species
Shark Involvement Prior To Death Was Not Confirmed
Recorded Attack #125
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
St. Helena Bay
Date
1865-03-01
Year
1865
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing
Name
Boat: 4 Occupants
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal: Boat Capsized, Sharks Took Fishermen
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #126
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
The Strand
Date
2007-11-07
Year
2007
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Andrew Smith
Sex
M
Age
14
Injury
Lacerations To Feet
Fatal
N
Time
17H30
Species
1.5 To 2 M Shark
Recorded Attack #127
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Near The Wreck Of The Kakapo Off Noordhoek Beach
Date
2003-09-12
Year
2003
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Body Boarding
Name
David Bornman
Sex
M
Age
19.0
Injury
Fatal, Left Thigh, Buttocks, Back Of Spine, Abdomen & Chest Bitten
Fatal
Y
Time
14H30
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #128
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Reef On Seaward Side Of Geyser Island
Date
1986-08-10
Year
1986
Type
Invalid
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Phllip Debruyn
Sex
M
Age
35.0
Injury
No Injury, Shark Made Threat Display & Impaled Itself On Spear
Fatal
Unknown
Time
11H30
Species
Invalid
Recorded Attack #129
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Holbaai
Date
1983-01-08
Year
1983
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Philip Debruyn
Sex
M
Age
32.0
Injury
No Injury, Rammed By Shark
Fatal
N
Time
13H00
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #130
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Millers Point, False Bay
Date
1962-06-21
Year
1962
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
On A Shark Hunt
Name
2.4 M Rowboat, Occupants: Edgar Brown, Jerry Welz & Cornelius Stakenburg
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants, Shark Charged Boat, Then 2 More Sharks Hit Boat, Oar Grabbed, Boat Finally Drifted Ashore At 02H00
Fatal
N
Time
21H00
Species
2.7 M To 3 M [9' To 10'] Sharks
Recorded Attack #131
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
False Bay
Date
1946-01-07
Year
1946
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Jumping In Swells
Name
Michael Anthony Hoffman
Sex
M
Age
18.0
Injury
Foot Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
12H00
Species
1.5 M [5'] Shark
Recorded Attack #132
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Arniston
Date
N/A
Year
Z
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Wading
Name
Madelaine Dalton
Sex
F
Age
N/A
Injury
Ankle Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #133
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Clovely Beach
Date
2011-09-28
Year
2011
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Michael Cohen
Sex
M
Age
43
Injury
Right Leg Severed, Left Leg Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
12H25
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #134
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Fish Hoek, False Bay
Date
2004-11-15
Year
2004
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Tyna Webb
Sex
F
Age
77.0
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
07H00
Species
6 M [20'] White Shark
Recorded Attack #135
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Struisbaai
Date
1988-01-06
Year
1988
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Attempting To Lasso Shark's Tail
Name
J.A. Mckay
Sex
M
Age
33
Injury
Foot Lacerated By Hooked Shark Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
11H15
Species
1.5 M Copper Shark
Recorded Attack #136
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Hangklip, False Bay
Date
1979-05-05
Year
1979
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Piet Boonzaaier
Sex
M
Age
25.0
Injury
Shark Rammed Diver After He Shot It In The Head Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
14H00
Species
White Shark, 2.5 M [8.25']
Recorded Attack #137
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Macassar, False Bay
Date
1977-12-01
Year
1977
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing For Bottom Fish
Name
Boat, Occupant: Danie Schoeman
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupant: Shark Bit Boat's Port Chine
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
3 M [10'] White Shark (Tooth Recovered From Boat)
Recorded Attack #138
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Glencairn, False Bay
Date
1956-10-27
Year
1956
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Free Diving For Sinkers
Name
Graham Smith
Sex
M
Age
29.0
Injury
Right Heel Lacerated & Swim Fin Removed By Shark
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark, According To Witnesses
Recorded Attack #139
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Hartenbos
Date
144-07-22
Year
1944
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Albert Schmidt
Sex
M
Age
17.0
Injury
Fatal, Body Not Recovered
Fatal
Y
Time
16H30
Species
White Shark, According To Witnesses
Recorded Attack #140
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Woodstock Beach, Cape Town
Date
1900-10-27
Year
1900
Type
Invalid
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Amos Layzell
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Probable Drowning & Scavenging
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
Questionable
Recorded Attack #141
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Keurbooms, Plettenberg Bay
Date
2017-04-29
Year
2017
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
14.0
Injury
Minor Injury To Right Calf
Fatal
N
Time
17H10
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #142
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Miller's Point
Date
2006-09-30
Year
2006
Type
Invalid
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Joseph Johnston
Sex
M
Age
36
Injury
No Injury; 4M White Shark Made A Threat Display
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
Invalid
Recorded Attack #143
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Melkbosstrand
Date
2003-09-14
Year
2003
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing
Name
Inflatable Boat, Occupants: Rudolf Bokelmann And Sakkie Vermeulen
Sex
N/A
Age
36 & 26
Injury
No Injury To Occupants, Shark Bit Boat
Fatal
N
Time
09H40
Species
2 M Cow Shark
Recorded Attack #144
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Oudekraal
Date
1990-09-15
Year
1990
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Nasri Gasant
Sex
M
Age
26.0
Injury
Right Hand Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
13H20
Species
5 M [16.5'] White Shark
Recorded Attack #145
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Still Bay
Date
1987-09-13
Year
1987
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Peter Mccallum
Sex
M
Age
24.0
Injury
Torso Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
11H00
Species
3.5 M [11.5'] White Shark
Recorded Attack #146
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Klein River Lagoon
Date
1977-11-12
Year
1977
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Standing
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Shark Lacerated His Hand When He Grabbed It By The Tail Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
1.5 To 2 M [5' To 6.75'] Shark
Recorded Attack #147
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Clifton
Date
1976-11-27
Year
1976
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Thrashing The Water / Imitating The Shark Victim From Jaws
Name
Geoffrey Kirkam Spence
Sex
M
Age
19.0
Injury
Torso Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
16H05
Species
White Shark, 3 M [10'] K
Recorded Attack #148
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
2 Km From Macassar, False Bay
Date
1976-03-02
Year
1976
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
N/A
Name
5 M Skiboat Stephanie, Occupants: Fanie Schoeman And Brigadier Bronkhorst
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Shark Leapt Into Boat, Hitting Fanie Schoeman On His Back Before Sliding Into The Sea
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark Named “Spotty”
Recorded Attack #149
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Buffels Bay
Date
1971-04-11
Year
1971
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Theo Klein
Sex
M
Age
>50
Injury
Fatal, Multiple Bites
Fatal
Y
Time
11H30
Species
White Shark According To Tooth Pattern And Witnesses
Recorded Attack #150
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Mossel Bay
Date
1967-12-30
Year
1967
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Brian Pearson
Sex
M
Age
22.0
Injury
Right Ankle & Foot Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
14H00
Species
1.5 M To 1.8 M [5' To 6'] Shark
Recorded Attack #151
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Melkbaai, Strand
Date
2010-10-01
Year
2010
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
Teen
Injury
3 Lacerations To Foot
Fatal
N
Time
14H30
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #152
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Jogensfontein, Stilbaai
Date
2009-07-07
Year
2009
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Paul Buckley
Sex
M
Age
37
Injury
Leg Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
11H15
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #153
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Plettenberg Bay
Date
2008-12-10
Year
2008
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing
Name
Luke Parker
Sex
M
Age
15
Injury
Lacerations To Knees, Thigh And Hip By Hooked Shark Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
20H00
Species
Raggedtooth Shark, 2M
Recorded Attack #154
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Danger Reef
Date
2006-08-15
Year
2006
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Richard Whitaker
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury, Surfboard Leash Severed
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
5 M Shark
Recorded Attack #155
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Buffalo Bay, Near Knysna
Date
1998-08-01
Year
1998
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surfing (Or Body Boarding)
Name
Ross Taylor
Sex
M
Age
19.0
Injury
Legs Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark, 4 M [13']
Recorded Attack #156
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Arniston
Date
1994-04-02
Year
1994
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Charles De Wet Reis
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
4.9 M White Shark
Recorded Attack #157
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Muizenberg
Date
1987-03-30
Year
1987
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
N/A
Name
3 M Skiboat Talisman, Occupants Dennis Langenhoven, Philip Schoeman, Ross Lindsay, Steven Riley & Peter Schuets
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants, Boat Holed By Hooked Shark Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
3 M White Shark
Recorded Attack #158
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Struisbaai
Date
1985-01-27
Year
1985
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Marius Botha
Sex
M
Age
15.0
Injury
Right Knee, Calf And Ankle Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
18H30
Species
Raggedtooth Shark
Recorded Attack #159
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Miller's Point, False Bay
Date
1978-09-27
Year
1978
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Erik Lombard
Sex
M
Age
27.0
Injury
No Injury, Shark Took His Catch, Then Towed & Pushed Diver Through The Water
Fatal
N
Time
16H00
Species
White Shark, 3.7 M [12']
Recorded Attack #160
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Gordon’S Bay
Date
1976-10-27
Year
1976
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Boat
Name
7 M Skiboat Alrehmah Iii, Occupants: Adolph Schlechter & 3 Friends
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants, Shark Leapt On Bow Of Boat
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #161
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Macassar
Date
N/A
Year
1974
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing For Kob
Name
Skiboat, Occupants: Danie & Fanie Schoeman
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury, Shark Leapt Into Boat & Bit One Of The Boat's Seats
Fatal
N
Time
Night
Species
White Shark
Recorded Attack #162
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Robbesteen
Date
1962-08-23
Year
1962
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing
Name
4 M Dinghy, Occupants: Cecil Holmes, Chris Augustyn & Allen Varley
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupants, Shark Hit Boat, Lifting It From The Water, Bit & Dented Propeller
Fatal
N
Time
12H00
Species
4.3 M [14'] Shark
Recorded Attack #163
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Victoria Bay
Date
1911-05-09
Year
1911
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Bathing
Name
James May
Sex
M
Age
64.0
Injury
Fatal, Partial Remains Recovered
Fatal
Y
Time
Early Evening
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #164
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Noordhoek
Date
2005-03-28
Year
2005
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Chris Sullivan
Sex
M
Age
32.0
Injury
Lacerations To Right Calf, Puncture Wounds On Right Foot
Fatal
N
Time
09H45
Species
4 M [13'] Shark
Recorded Attack #165
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Surfers' Corner, Muizenberg, False Bay
Date
2004-04-05
Year
2004
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Surfing
Name
J.P. Andrew
Sex
M
Age
16.0
Injury
Left Leg Lacerated, Right Leg Severed Above The Knee
Fatal
N
Time
14H00
Species
5 M [16.5'] White Shark
Recorded Attack #166
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Near The Lagoon At Table View, Cape Peninsula
Date
2003-01-17
Year
2003
Type
Invalid
Country
South Africa
Activity
Unknown
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
14.0
Injury
Probable Scavenging. The Boy Disappeared While At The Beach On January 1St. His Decomposed Shark-Bitten Body Washed Ashore January 17Th
Fatal
Unknown
Time
--
Species
Shark Involvement Prior To Death Was Not Confirmed
Recorded Attack #167
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Mossel Bay
Date
1981-10-19
Year
1981
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Inspecting Teeth Of Supposedly Dead (Hooked & Shot) Shark
Name
Callie Van Aswegan
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Hand Lacerated Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
3.5 M [11.5'], 510-Kg [1125-Lb] Hooked & Shot White Shark
Recorded Attack #168
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Velddrif
Date
1980-03-11
Year
1980
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing
Name
Frederik Mannetjies Oom Binneman
Sex
M
Age
61.0
Injury
Leg Lacerated By Netted Shark Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
1.5 M [5'] Hammerhead Shark
Recorded Attack #169
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Arniston
Date
1974-04-20
Year
1974
Type
Unprovoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Andre Hartman
Sex
M
Age
22.0
Injury
Left Knee Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
Late Afternoon
Species
Raggedtooth Shark, 1.5 M [5']
Recorded Attack #170
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
False Bay
Date
1963-01-22
Year
1963
Type
Watercraft
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing
Name
Boat
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury To Occupant, Shark Leapt Inside Boat
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
193-Lb Shark
Recorded Attack #171
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
False Bay
Date
1958-11-14
Year
1958
Type
Invalid
Country
South Africa
Activity
Fishing
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
No Injury, Shark Leapt At Him
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
Questionable Incident
Recorded Attack #172
Area
Western Cape Province
Location
Gansbaai
Date
1948-04-10
Year
1948
Type
Provoked
Country
South Africa
Activity
Bringing Hooked, Harpooned Shark Onboard Boat
Name
Boat, Occupants, P. Groenwald And Others
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Groenwald's Arm Lacerated By The Shark Provoked Incident