Shark attack at Umtentweni, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Umtentweni, KZN, 13 -Nov-1999
Date of attack: November 13th 1999
Location: Umtentweni, KZN
Shark species: 3 m [10'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Sean Grenfell
Age of victim: 35 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lower legs lacerated

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