Shark attack at Country Club Beach, Durban, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Country Club Beach, Durban, KZN, 23-Jan-1965
Date of attack: January 23rd 1965
Location: Country Club Beach, Durban, KZN
Shark species: 3.7 m [12'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Ronald Bowers
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Paddling rescue ski
Injury: No injury, ski bitten

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3.7 m [12'] white shark 3.7 m [12'] Great white shark

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