Shark attack at Sheffield Beach, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Sheffield Beach, KZN, 08-Jan-1992
Date of attack: Jan 8th 1992
Location: Sheffield Beach, KZN
Shark species: Possibly a 1.5 m [5'] blacktip shark
Name of victim: Daniel Van Huysteen
Age of victim: 36 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Left cheek lacerated

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