Shark attack at Umtentweni, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Umtentweni, KZN, 19-Feb-1981
Date of attack: February 19th 1981
Location: Umtentweni, KZN
Shark species: Juvenile dusky or blacktip shark
Name of victim: Richard Guy
Age of victim: 30 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Foot lacerated

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