Shark attack at Dyer Island, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Dyer Island, Western Cape Province, 03-Sep-17
Date of attack: September 3rd 2017
Location: Dyer Island, Western Cape Province
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Sivuyile Xelela
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming, poaching abalone
Injury: FATAL

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