Date05-Feb-1863
TypeInvalid
CountrySOUTH AFRICA
LocationBack Beach, Durban
ActivitySwimming, caught in strong backwash & disappeared
SpeciesShark involvement prior to death unconfirmed
Injury3.2 m [10.5'] shark caught 9 days later contained human remains thought to be those of Canham
VictimMr. J. Canham, Male, 26 years old
SourceM. Levine, GSAF; Times of Natal, 2/16/1863
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