Shark attack at Hibberdene, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Hibberdene, KZN, 01-Sep-1996
Date of attack: September 1st 1996
Location: Hibberdene, KZN
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Gyula Plaganyi
Age of victim: 29 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: No injury PROVOKED INCIDENT

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