Shark attack at Winkelspruit, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Winkelspruit, KZN, 06-Jan-1961
Date of attack: January 6th 1961
Location: Winkelspruit, KZN
Shark species: Great white shark, based on bite pattern
Name of victim: Michael Land
Age of victim: 13 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Standing
Injury: Right foot, leg and hand bitten

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White shark, based on bite pattern Great white shark, based on bite pattern

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