Shark attack at Fish Hoek, False Bay, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Fish Hoek, False Bay, Western Cape Province, 15-Nov-2004
Date of attack: November 15th 2004
Location: Fish Hoek, False Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 6 m [20'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Tyna Webb
Age of victim: 77 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL

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