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Richards Bay, SOUTH AFRICA — 25-Oct-1987

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Shark Attack Incident

Richards Bay, SOUTH AFRICA

October 24, 1987

Unknown outcome

Date25-Oct-1987

TypeInvalid

CountrySOUTH AFRICA

LocationRichards Bay

ActivityBoogie boarding

SpeciesQuestionable incident

InjuryAbrasion to forearm

VictimDarrel Rowe, Male, 14 years old

Time16h00

SourceD. Rowe

-28.7708°, 32.0578°via nominatim

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