Shark attack at Fish Hoek, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: Fish Hoek, Western Cape Province, 28-Jul-2006
Date of attack: July 28th 2006
Location: Fish Hoek, Western Cape Province
Shark species: 3.m to 4 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Lyle Maarsdorp
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surf-skiing
Injury: No injury, surf ski bitten

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