Shark attack at King, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Shark attack details: King, Eastern Cape Province, 10-Jan-1980
Date of attack: January 10th 1980
Location: King, Eastern Cape Province
Shark species: 2 m [6'9"] raggedtooth shark
Name of victim: Andy Austin
Age of victim: 25 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: 3 small punctures on arm

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