Shark attack at Strandfontein, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Strandfontein, Western Cape Province, 20-Feb-2012
Date of attack: February 20th 2012
Location: Strandfontein, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 7m Great white shark
Name of victim: 8m inflatable boat. Occupants: Bhad Battle & Kevin Overmeyer
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury to occupants, boat damaged

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