Shark attack details: Umbogintwini, KZN, 17-Jan-1985
| Date of attack: |
January 17th 1985 |
| Location: |
Umbogintwini, KZN |
| Shark species: |
3.5 m Great white shark, tooth fragments recovered |
| Name of victim: |
Bruce Eldridge |
| Age of victim: |
18 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Thigh & calf bitten |
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