Shark attack at Tongaat, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Tongaat, KZN, 29-Mar-1975
Date of attack: March 29th 1975
Location: Tongaat, KZN
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Indian male
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Probable drowning / scavenging

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