Shark attack at Alkantstrand, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Alkantstrand, KZN, 11-Aug-2009
Date of attack: August 11th 2009
Location: Alkantstrand, KZN
Shark species: 2m Great white shark
Name of victim: Jeandre Nagel
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body boarding
Injury: No injury, shark bit bodyboard

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