Shark attack at Mtunzini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Shark attack details: Mtunzini, KwaZulu-Natal, 01-Jan-2002
Date of attack: Jan 1st 2002
Location: Mtunzini, KwaZulu-Natal
Shark species: Unidentified
Name of victim: Michael van Niekerk
Age of victim: 26 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surf skiing
Injury: Foot & calf bitten

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