Shark attack details: Umtentweni, KwaZulu-Natal, 06-Apr-2009
| Date of attack: |
Apr 6th 2009 |
| Location: |
Umtentweni, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Shark species: |
Shark involvement not confirmed |
| Name of victim: |
Odwa Hlanganisela |
| Age of victim: |
24 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
Body not recovered |
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