Shark attack at Breezy Point, Ntlonyana, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Breezy Point, Ntlonyana, Eastern Cape Province, 21-Jul-1997
Date of attack: July 21st 1997
Location: Breezy Point, Ntlonyana, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: 4.5 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Mark Penches
Age of victim: 25 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: FATAL

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