Shark attack at Umlaas Canal, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Umlaas Canal, KZN, 04-Jan-1984
Date of attack: January 4th 1984
Location: Umlaas Canal, KZN
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: female
Age of victim: 14 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity:
Injury: Remains recovered 1-4-1984 showed evidence of defense wounds

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