Shark attack at Cape Vidal, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Cape Vidal, KZN, 13-Jan-1974
Date of attack: January 13th 1974
Location: Cape Vidal, KZN
Shark species: 1 m raggedtooth shark
Name of victim: James Viljoen
Age of victim: 42 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Sitting
Injury: 2 minor lacerations in foot

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