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

Shark attack details: South Beach, Durban, KZN, 11-Feb-1950
Date of attack: February 11th 1950
Location: South Beach, Durban, KZN
Shark species: 3.7 m [12'] Great white shark, according to witnesses
Name of victim: Clive Dumayne
Age of victim: 14 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body surfing
Injury: FATAL, body not recovered

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3.7 m [12'] white shark, according to witnesses 3.7 m [12'] Great white shark, according to witnesses

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