Shark attack at Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Shark attack details: Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 25-Oct-1987
Date of attack: Oct 25th 1987
Location: Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Darrel Rowe
Age of victim: 14 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Boogie boarding
Injury: Abrasion to forearm

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