Shark attack at Buffels Bay (near Knysna) in Western Cape, South Africa
| GSAF Case # | 1999.07.15 |
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| Date | 15 Jul 1999 |
| Country | South Africa |
| Area | Western Cape |
| Location | Buffels Bay (near Knysna) |
| Activity | Boogie boarding |
| Name | Hercules Pretorius |
| Sex | Male |
| Age | 14 |
| Injury | FATAL |
| Time | 11h15 |
| Species | White shark |
| Investigator or Source | A. Gifford, GSAF |
| Fatal? | Fatal |
| Incident Type | Unprovoked |