Shark attack at Isipingo, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Isipingo, KZN, 16-Mar-1988
Date of attack: March 16th 1988
Location: Isipingo, KZN
Shark species: 1.5 m to 2 m [5' to 6.75'] shark
Name of victim: Sastri Naidoo
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lower left leg bitten, hand lacerated

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