Shark attack at Arniston in Western Cape, South Africa
| GSAF Case # | 1974.04.20 |
|---|---|
| Date | 20 Apr 1974 |
| Country | South Africa |
| Area | Western Cape |
| Location | Arniston |
| Activity | Spearfishing |
| Name | Andre Hartman |
| Sex | Male |
| Age | 22 |
| Injury | Left knee lacerated |
| Time | Late afternoon |
| Species | Raggedtooth shark, 1.5 m [5'] |
| Investigator or Source | A. Hartman, M. Levine, GSAF; Cape Argus, 4/26/1974 |
| Fatal? | Not fatal |
| Incident Type | Unprovoked |