Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in Country Club Beach, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA (1965)

🟡 Moderate Attack
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Species Not Identified

The shark species involved in this attack could not be determined

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #2,579 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #8 in Country Club Beach, Durban
🦈 this species attack #0
🏄 Surfing attack #1426

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Country Club Beach, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA on 1965. The incident occurred during surfing activities.

Incident Details

Date1965
LocationCountry Club Beach, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA
ActivitySurfing
SpeciesNot Known
InjuryLaceration/Puncture
SexM
AgeYoung Adult (20-29)
Time16h40

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