Shark attack details: Salt Rock, KZN, 07-Oct-2001
| Date of attack: |
October 7th 2001 |
| Location: |
Salt Rock, KZN |
| Shark species: |
2 m [6.75'] Mako shark |
| Name of victim: |
Alwin van Breda |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Kite-Boarding |
| Injury: |
No injury |
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![2 m [6.75'] mako shark](/images/mako.jpg)