Shark attack at Sepulveda Beach, Xai Xai, Gaza, Mozambique

Shark attack details: Sepulveda Beach, Xai Xai, Gaza, 21-Apr-1961
Date of attack: April 21st 1961
Location: Sepulveda Beach, Xai Xai, Gaza
Shark species: Zambesi shark
Name of victim: Brian Dewar
Age of victim: 37 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Multiple injuries to both hands, left leg & foot

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Zambesi shark Zambesi shark

Mozambique

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