Shark attack at Glencairn, False Bay, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Glencairn, False Bay, Western Cape Province, 13-Sep-2002
Date of attack: September 13th 2002
Location: Glencairn, False Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Paul Mauger (or Major)
Age of victim: 47 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surf skiing
Injury: No injury

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