Shark attack at Chintsa, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Chintsa, Eastern Cape Province, 13-Apr-21
Date of attack: April 13th 2021
Location: Chintsa, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Robert Frauenstein
Age of victim: 38 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body boarding
Injury: FATAL

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