Shark attack details: Nahoon, Eastern Cape Province, 18-Jul-1981
| Date of attack: |
July 18th 1981 |
| Location: |
Nahoon, Eastern Cape Province |
| Shark species: |
Possibly a 1.8 m [6'] Zambezi shark |
| Name of victim: |
Barry Van Der Helm |
| Age of victim: |
32 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
7 lacerations in right foot |
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