Shark attack at Off Vilanculos, Inhambane, Mozambique

Shark attack details: Off Vilanculos, Inhambane, Reported 29-Oct-2009
Date of attack: October 29th 2009
Location: Off Vilanculos, Inhambane
Shark species: Zambesi shark
Name of victim: Mark Rogotzki
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Left ankle & foot bitten

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