Shark attack at Caves near Kogel Bay, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Caves near Kogel Bay, Western Cape Province, 19-Apr-2012
Date of attack: Apr 19th 2012
Location: Caves near Kogel Bay, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 4 m to 5m Great white shark
Name of victim: David Lilienfeld
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body boarding
Injury: FATAL

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