Great white shark kills championship bodyboarder

[Doomsday101]

South African championship bodyboarder David Lilienfeld, 20, was killed by a great white shark Thursday in Kogel Bay near Cape Town as he caught waves with his brother, according to local news reports.

A shark estimated to be between 13 feet and 16 feet long bit off Lilienfeld's right leg, the reports said.

Witnesses saw the attack from the rocks overlooking the bay.

One of them was Lucille Bester, who said she saw the shark about 20 to 30 yards from Lilienfeld and others in the water but was too far away to catch their attention, according to a report from the Cape Argus on Independent Online.

"The next thing we saw the shark come from under one of the guys and grab him. The shark shook him and then let him go. The surfer was screaming – it was terrible!" Bester is quoted as saying.

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/20/great-white-shark-kills-championship-bodyboarder/?hpt=hp_t3

 

[rocboy22]

that has got to be one of THE WORST ways to go. damn...

 

[Yeagermeister]

*cue the Jaws music*

 

[SkinsandTerps]

Are they known waters for sharks ?

If so well...

 

[Khartun]

Are they known waters for sharks ?

If so well...

Right, you go into their domain don't be shocked when one grabs you. I never will get in the ocean.

 

[big dog cowboy]

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[CliffnDallas]

When you go in the ocean. You become food. While a human being eaten by a shark or a bear is unfortunate. It should not be unexpected.

 

[casmith07]

Are they known waters for sharks ?

If so well...

Absolutely yes. The coast off South Africa is the world-renowned location to go Great White watching.

 

[JIMMYBUFFETT]

Are they known waters for sharks ?

If so well...

Possibly the worst shark waters in the world along with the Great Barrier Reef.

 

[SkinsandTerps]

Right, you go into their domain don't be shocked when one grabs you. I never will get in the ocean.

I love the ocean, but I know the risks involved.

Absolutely yes. The coast off South Africa is the world-renowned location to go Great White watching.

Possibly the worst shark waters in the world along with the Great Barrier Reef.

I know this guys, I was just being sarcastic. Not shocked or saddened by this. It is unfortunate, but when you take that type of risk...you are rolling the dice everytime. Sometimes you lose.

 

[Phoenix]

When you go in the ocean. You become food. While a human being eaten by a shark or a bear is unfortunate. It should not be unexpected.

Yep. Bears are exactly why I stay out of the ocean.

 

[CliffnDallas]

Yep. Bears are exactly why I stay out of the ocean.

Black sea bears are particularly vicious.

 

[trickblue]

Are they known waters for sharks ?

If so well...

Absolutely yes. The coast off South Africa is the world-renowned location to go Great White watching.

Yep... along with New South Wales, Australia... notorious for Great White attacks...

 

[rocboy22]

Black sea bears are particularly vicious.

LMAO!

 

[Afigueroa22]

that has got to be one of THE WORST ways to go. damn...

It seriously might be. People get shot and stabbed but they don't all scream like you would if a shark had you in it's jaws.

 

[SDogo]

First comment I saw under the article:

brandon
Apparently the shark was head of neighborhood watch. The victim was only carrying Skittles. There is sure to be an investigation.

April 20, 2012 at 12:14 pm | Report abuse | Reply

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[Doomsday101]

First comment I saw under the article:



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You left out how the shark was species profiling :laugh2:

 

[joseephuss]

You left out how the shark was species profiling :laugh2:

At least the article did mention it was a white shark.

 

[CashMan]

There is a guy, who dives with great whites, that says all they are is curious, and that they do not like to eat humans. I think it was on Natgeo a few weeks ago, he swims with them, and will punch them if they swim right at them.

 

[ShiningStar]

was the shark racist? thats my complaint. I submit he was. thinking humans food and than humans throw themselves into his home and he cant have home delivery, absurd, get this shark a lawyer.