Shark attack at Eastmoor Crescent Beach, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Eastmoor Crescent Beach, KZN, 06-Feb-17
Date of attack: February 6th 2017
Location: Eastmoor Crescent Beach, KZN
Shark species: Tiger shark
Name of victim: Kayak fishing. Murray Van Wyk
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Shark damaged kayak, no injury to occupant

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