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

Shark attack details: South Beach, Durban, KZN, 29-Nov-1951
Date of attack: November 29th 1951
Location: South Beach, Durban, KZN
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Harold Tait
Age of victim: 23 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Thigh bruised & abraded

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1.8 m [6'] white shark 1.8 m [6'] Great white shark

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