Shark attack at Amanzimtoti, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Amanzimtoti, KZN, 22-Jan-1961
Date of attack: January 22nd 1961
Location: Amanzimtoti, KZN
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Michael Murphy
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Left thigh bitten

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