Shark attack at Mtunzini, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Mtunzini, KZN, 20-Feb-1983
Date of attack: Feb 20th 1983
Location: Mtunzini, KZN
Shark species: 3 m [10'] shark
Name of victim: Peter Swart
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Paddleskiing
Injury: Puncture wounds in buttocks

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