Shark attack at Ntlonyana Bay, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Ntlonyana Bay, Eastern Cape Province, 29-Jun-1982
Date of attack: June 29th 1982
Location: Ntlonyana Bay, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: 2.4 m [8'] Great white shark, species identity confirmed by witnesses & tooth pattern in surfboard
Name of victim: Alex Macun
Age of victim: 27 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: FATAL

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