Shark attack at 190 km to 240 km from the sea, Limpopo River, Mozambique

Shark attack details: 190 km to 240 km from the sea, Limpopo River, 05-Jan-1961
Date of attack: January 5th 1961
Location: 190 km to 240 km from the sea, Limpopo River
Shark species: Six Zambesi sharks seen to 1.5 m [5'] in length
Name of victim: African child (male)
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Leg bitten

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Six Zambesi sharks seen to 1.5 m [5'] in length Six Zambesi sharks seen to 1.5 m [5'] in length

Mozambique

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