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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