Shark attack at Umdhloti, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Umdhloti, KZN, 29-Mar-1980
Date of attack: March 29th 1980
Location: Umdhloti, KZN
Shark species: Tiger shark
Name of victim: Ray Booth
Age of victim: 52 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Free diving
Injury: FATAL

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