Shark attack at Buffels Bay (near Knysna), Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Buffels Bay (near Knysna), Western Cape Province, 15-Jul-1999
Date of attack: July 15th 1999
Location: Buffels Bay (near Knysna), Western Cape Province
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Hercules Pretorius
Age of victim: 14 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Boogie boarding
Injury: FATAL

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