Shark attack at LaMercy, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: LaMercy, KZN, Jul-1986
Date of attack: Jul 1st 1986
Location: LaMercy, KZN
Shark species: 1.2 m [4'] dusky shark
Name of victim: Ludwig Gerricke
Age of victim: 26 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Minor lacerations on left hand

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