Shark attack details: Caves near Kogel Bay, Western Cape Province, 19-Apr-2012
| Date of attack: |
April 19th 2012 |
| Location: |
Caves near Kogel Bay, Western Cape Province |
| Shark species: |
4 m to 5m Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
David Lilienfeld |
| Age of victim: |
20 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Body boarding |
| Injury: |
FATAL |
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