Shark attack details: Shark tank at Oceanographic Research Insitute, Durban, KZN, 17-Feb-1984
| Date of attack: |
February 17th 1984 |
| Location: |
Shark tank at Oceanographic Research Insitute, Durban, KZN |
| Shark species: |
1.5 m [5'] dusky shark |
| Name of victim: |
George Buckland |
| Age of victim: |
33 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Scuba diving |
| Injury: |
Punctures in wetsuit & left arm bruised by captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT |
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