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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