Shark attack at Amanzimtoti, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Amanzimtoti, KZN, 15-Jan-1983
Date of attack: January 15th 1983
Location: Amanzimtoti, KZN
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: black male
Sex of victim: M
Activity:
Injury: FATAL

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