Shark attack at Glentana, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Glentana, Western Cape Province, 29-Aug-2009
Date of attack: Aug 29th 2009
Location: Glentana, Western Cape Province
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Gerhard van Zyl
Age of victim: 25 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: FATAL

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