Shark attack details: Umdhloti, KZN, 08-May-1985
| Date of attack: |
May 8th 1985 |
| Location: |
Umdhloti, KZN |
| Shark species: |
30-kg [66-lb] shark |
| Name of victim: |
Sikketho Denge |
| Age of victim: |
39 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Spearfishing |
| Injury: |
After diver shot shark attempting to take his catch, shark bit right arm & tore wetsuit PROVOKED INCIDENT |
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