Shark attack at Durban, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Durban, KZN, 24-Feb-18
Date of attack: February 24th 2018
Location: Durban, KZN
Shark species: Blacktip shark
Name of victim: Elton Polly
Age of victim: 38 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba Diving
Injury: The shark & man simply collided; neither were injured

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