Shark attack at Durban Harbor, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Durban Harbor, KZN, 04-Jan-2002
Date of attack: January 4th 2002
Location: Durban Harbor, KZN
Shark species: Zambesi shark?
Name of victim: Imraan Sheik
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Leg bitten & surgically amputated

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