Shark attack details: Mtunzini, KZN, 01-Jan-2002
| Date of attack: |
January 1st 2002 |
| Location: |
Mtunzini, KZN |
| Shark species: |
Unidentified |
| Name of victim: |
Michael van Niekerk |
| Age of victim: |
26 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surf skiing |
| Injury: |
Foot & calf bitten |
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