Shark attack details: Suncoast Pirates Beach, Durban, KZN, 29-Jan-2008
| Date of attack: |
January 29th 2008 |
| Location: |
Suncoast Pirates Beach, Durban, KZN |
| Shark species: |
2 m blacktip shark |
| Name of victim: |
Wayne Symington |
| Age of victim: |
42 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surf-skiing |
| Injury: |
No injury to surf-skiier, shark holed ski |
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