Shark attack at Ballito, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Ballito, KZN, 31-Jan-1980
Date of attack: January 31st 1980
Location: Ballito, KZN
Shark species: 2.8 m [9'3"] Great white shark
Name of victim: Shaun Wright
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body boarding
Injury: Both hands & heel of left foot lacerated, right foot severed

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2.8 m [9'3 2.8 m [9'3"] Great white shark

South Africa

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