Shark attack at Gijana, 150 km inland, Limpopo River, Mozambique

Shark attack details: Gijana, 150 km inland, Limpopo River, 23-Jan-1970
Date of attack: January 23rd 1970
Location: Gijana, 150 km inland, Limpopo River
Shark species: Zambesi shark
Name of victim: Mabua Mogadura
Age of victim: 12 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Arm severed, thigh bitten

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Zambesi shark Zambesi shark

Mozambique

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