Shark attack at Winkelspruit, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Winkelspruit, KZN, 28-Nov-1951
Date of attack: November 28th 1951
Location: Winkelspruit, KZN
Shark species: 2.4 m [8'] Great white shark
Name of victim: George Plowman
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Treading water
Injury: Leg severed below knee, defense wounds on hand

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2.4 m [8'] white shark 2.4 m [8'] Great white shark

South Africa

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