Shark attack at Scottburgh, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Scottburgh, KZN, 30-Mar-1983
Date of attack: March 30th 1983
Location: Scottburgh, KZN
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] Zambezi shark
Name of victim: Warren Johnson
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Right calf lacerated

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