Shark attack at Aliwal Shoal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Shark attack details: Aliwal Shoal, KwaZulu-Natal, 28-Jun-2011
Date of attack: Jun 28th 2011
Location: Aliwal Shoal, KwaZulu-Natal
Shark species: 3 m dusky shark
Name of victim: Paolo Stanchi
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving
Injury: Lacerations to left leg and hands

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