Date07-Jan-1974
TypeUnprovoked
CountrySOUTH AFRICA
LocationAmanzimtoti
ActivitySwimming
Species2 m to 2.5 m [6.75' to 8.25'] shark
InjuryKnee & calf lacerated
VictimCornelius “Les” Pyper, Male, 33 years old
Time14h10
SourceL. Pyper, J. Bass, G. Charter; B. Davis, M. Levine, GSAF; T. Wallett, pp.17-18.
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