Shark attack at Ballito, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Ballito, KZN, 15-Jan-2004 Reported
Date of attack: January 15th 2004
Location: Ballito, KZN
Shark species: 3 m to 4 m [10' to 13'] Mako shark
Name of victim: Dave Hamilton-Brown & Ant Rowan
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surf skiing
Injury: No injury to occupants, stern of ski bitten

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