Shark attack at Durban, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Durban, KZN, Reported 15-Dec-1947
Date of attack: December 15th 1947
Location: Durban, KZN
Shark species: 277-kg Tiger shark
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Injury: Human remains found in shark, possibly one of the crew of the wrecked fishing boat John Bull

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