Shark attack details: Isipingo, KZN, 24-Jan-1995
| Date of attack: |
January 24th 1995 |
| Location: |
Isipingo, KZN |
| Shark species: |
1.8 m [6'] Tiger shark |
| Name of victim: |
Mthokozisi Cedrick Mpanza |
| Age of victim: |
14 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
FATAL, right thigh bitten & femur exposed, shallow lacerations on right calf & left thigh & fingers lacerated |
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![1.8 m [6'] tiger shark](/images/tiger.jpg)