Seventy-seven-year-old Tyna Webb was swimming peacefully off Fish Hoek beach when a great white shark attacked her with devastating force. Webb, a familiar figure known for her grace and strength, had swum the waters there for 17 years. On that day in 2004, she was struck repeatedly and dragged beneath the surface in an attack witnessed by many.
Despite immediate intervention attempts and a large-scale search involving divers and helicopters, Webb’s remains were never found. Locals described the shark as larger than a helicopter, suspected to have been attracted by nearby fish scraps. Webb’s death marked one of several shark attacks that troubled the area, prompting discussions on beach safety.
Webb’s life was celebrated as one of kindness, independence, and a profound connection to the ocean.
