Shark attack at Bonza Beach, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Bonza Beach, Eastern Cape Province, 13-Jan-1999
Date of attack: January 13th 1999
Location: Bonza Beach, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: 4 m [13'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Evan Ridge
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Paddle Skiing
Injury: No Injury, ski bitten

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