Shark attack at Shaka, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Shaka, KZN, 29-Dec-1963
Date of attack: December 29th 1963
Location: Shaka, KZN
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] Zambesi shark
Name of victim: Barbara Elsa Strauss
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Standing
Injury: Right hand & foot severed, thigh & buttock lacerated

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1.8 m [6'] Zambesi shark 1.8 m [6'] Zambesi shark

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