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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