Shark attack at Mossel Bay, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Mossel Bay, Western Cape Province, 28-Jun-2008
Date of attack: June 28th 2008
Location: Mossel Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 2 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Kobus Maritz
Age of victim: 46 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surf skiing
Injury: No injury, ski bitten

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