Shark attack at Cape Vidal, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Cape Vidal, KZN, 06-Jan-1978
Date of attack: January 6th 1978
Location: Cape Vidal, KZN
Shark species: 3 m [10'] Tiger shark
Name of victim:
Sex of victim: M
Activity:
Injury: Human head recovered from shark

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3 m [10'] tiger shark 3 m [10'] Tiger shark

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