Shark attack at Walvis Bay, , Namibia

Shark attack details: Walvis Bay, , 07-May-1981
Date of attack: May 7th 1981
Location: Walvis Bay,
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Crewman of Taiwanese tuna boat Sin Shih Ki II
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Finning the shark that bit him
Injury: Lacerations PROVOKED INCIDENT

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