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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