Shark attack at Selection Reef, Umdhloti, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Selection Reef, Umdhloti, KZN, 06-Jan-1963
Date of attack: January 6th 1963
Location: Selection Reef, Umdhloti, KZN
Shark species: 2 m [6'9"] Zambesi shark
Name of victim: Clive Passmore
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Lacerations to right arm

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2 m [6'9 2 m [6'9"] Zambesi shark

South Africa

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