Shark attack at Amanzimtoti, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Amanzimtoti, KZN, 31-Jul-1982
Date of attack: July 31st 1982
Location: Amanzimtoti, KZN
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Riaan van Rensburg
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Boogie boarding
Injury: No injury, swim fin bitten

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