Shark attack at North Beach, Durban, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: North Beach, Durban, KZN, 28-Dec-2014
Date of attack: December 28th 2014
Location: North Beach, Durban, KZN
Shark species: Shark involvement not confirmed & highly unlikely
Name of victim: 5 people claimed to have been injured by a "baby" shark
Sex of victim:
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Minor cuts on feet

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