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Struisbaai, SOUTH AFRICA — 27-Jan-1985

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Shark Attack Incident

Struisbaai, SOUTH AFRICA

January 26, 1985

Non-fatal

Date27-Jan-1985

TypeUnprovoked

CountrySOUTH AFRICA

LocationStruisbaai

ActivitySwimming

SpeciesRaggedtooth shark

InjuryRight knee, calf and ankle lacerated

VictimMarius Botha, Male, 15 years old

Time18h30

SourceM. Botha, M. Levine, GSAF

-34.7894°, 20.0231°via nominatim

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