Shark attack details: Widenham, KZN, 01-Jan-1981
| Date of attack: |
January 1st 1981 |
| Location: |
Widenham, KZN |
| Shark species: |
1.5 m [5'] Tiger shark |
| Name of victim: |
Moonsamy Dayalan |
| Age of victim: |
23 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
Probable drowning & scavenging |
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![1.5 m [5'] tiger shark](/images/tiger.jpg)