Shark attack at Xai Xai, Gaza, Mozambique

Shark attack details: Xai Xai, Gaza, 09-Apr-1961
Date of attack: April 9th 1961
Location: Xai Xai, Gaza
Shark species: Zambesi shark
Name of victim: Francisco Zimila
Age of victim: 38 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming, using bundles of sticks as raft
Injury: FATAL, extensive abdominal wounds, died 4 days later

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Zambesi shark Zambesi shark

Mozambique

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