Shark attack at Widenham, KZN, South Africa

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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