Shark attack at Brighton Beach, Durban, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Brighton Beach, Durban, KZN, 15-Feb-1988
Date of attack: February 15th 1988
Location: Brighton Beach, Durban, KZN
Shark species: 2 m raggedtooth shark
Name of victim: Semi-rigid rescue boat: occupants, Edward Moolman & Chris Bezuidenhiut
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Injury: No injury to occupants, pontoon puctured

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