The incident marks the second fatal shark attack in the past six months.
The family of a surfer believed to have been killed by a great white shark have issued a statement, two days after the tragedy took place.On October 31 at 10:20 a.m. local time, Tod Gendle, 55, was attacked while surfing at Granites Beach, near Streaky Bay in South Australia, west of Adelaide. The search for his body is continuing.
Great white sharks are one of the largest species of shark in the world, growing up to 20 feet long and weighing up to 4,500 pounds, according to National Geographic. Their streamlined bodies and powerful tail fins allow them to bolt through the water at speeds approaching 35 miles per hour, delivering a bite force of up to 1.8 metric tons.Great whites have been implicated in more fatal attacks on humans than any other shark species, primarily due to their size and power.
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