Shark attack at Bluff, Durban, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Bluff, Durban, KZN, 02-Dec-1968
Date of attack: December 2nd 1968
Location: Bluff, Durban, KZN
Shark species: 2 scalloped Hammerhead sharks, 1.5 m & 1.8 m [5' & 6']
Name of victim: Chris Van Niekerk
Age of victim: 28 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: No injury, left elbow & torso bumped by sharks

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2 scalloped hammerhead sharks, 1.5 m & 1.8 m [5' & 6'] 2 scalloped Hammerhead sharks, 1.5 m & 1.8 m [5' & 6']

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