Shark attack at Country Club Beach, Durban, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Country Club Beach, Durban, KZN, 09-Mar-1947
Date of attack: March 9th 1947
Location: Country Club Beach, Durban, KZN
Shark species: 2 m [6.75'] blacktip shark
Name of victim: Gabriel Botha, a lifesaver
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Treading water
Injury: Lacerations on buttock & right foot

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2 m [6.75'] blacktip shark 2 m [6.75'] Blacktip shark

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