Shark attack at T.O. Strand, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: T.O. Strand, KZN, 08-Sep-1985
Date of attack: September 8th 1985
Location: T.O. Strand, KZN
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: A.M.
Age of victim: 21 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Probable drowning / scavenging

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