Teen survives shark attack
2003-08-08 15:50
Port Elizabeth - A 16-year-old boy has survived a shark attack while participating in the South African Junior Surfing championships at Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape on Friday, SABC radio news reported.
The victim, Joseph Krone, was among about 30 surfers in the water off the point a few minutes before the event began when he was knocked off his board by a large shark.
The Krone's surfboard was broken in half and severely damaged by bites.
He was not injured during the attack.
- SAPA