Shark attack at Westbrook Beach, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Westbrook Beach, KZN, 26-Dec-2015
Date of attack: December 26th 2015
Location: Westbrook Beach, KZN
Shark species: Great white shark, 3 m
Name of victim: Occupant: Grant Wardell
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Kayak Fishing
Injury: No injury, kayak damaged

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