Shark attack at Robberg Beach, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Robberg Beach, Western Cape Province, 29-May-2011
Date of attack: May 29th 2011
Location: Robberg Beach, Western Cape Province
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Clinton Nelson
Age of victim: 33 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, board bumped by shark

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