Shark attack at Paradise Reef, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Paradise Reef, KZN, 19-Mar-1967
Date of attack: March 19th 1967
Location: Paradise Reef, KZN
Shark species: 3 m [10'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Len Jones
Age of victim: 32 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Punctures in right buttock & thigh, abrasion on right forearm

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3 m [10'] white shark 3 m [10'] Great white shark

South Africa

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