Shark attack at Isipingo, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Isipingo, KZN, 24-Jan-1995
Date of attack: Jan 24th 1995
Location: Isipingo, KZN
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Mthokozisi Cedrick Mpanza
Age of victim: 14 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, right thigh bitten & femur exposed, shallow lacerations on right calf & left thigh & fingers lacerated

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