Shark attack details: Ntlonyane Bay, Eastern Cape Province, 05-May-1981
| Date of attack: |
May 5th 1981 |
| Location: |
Ntlonyane Bay, Eastern Cape Province |
| Shark species: |
2.1 m [7'] Tiger shark |
| Name of victim: |
Simon Hammerton |
| Age of victim: |
24 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Left leg bitten, surgically amputated |
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![2.1 m [7'] tiger shark](/images/tiger.jpg)