Shark attack at Salt Rock, KZN, South Africa

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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