Shark attack at Shark tank at Oceanographic Research Institute, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Shark tank at Oceanographic Research Institute, KZN, 30-Dec-1962
Date of attack: December 30th 1962
Location: Shark tank at Oceanographic Research Institute, KZN
Shark species: 1 m dusky shark
Name of victim: A. B. "Lofty" Roets
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving
Injury: Captive shark bit air hose & minor lacerations on diver's cheek PROVOKED INCIDENT

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