The damage caused by the shark bite - PHOTO: Fishing Mtunzini
It was a close call for a father and son who required assistance after their boat was damaged by a shark in Mtunzini at the weekend, reports Zululand Observer.
According to reports, the two had been fishing off-shore where sharks were in the vicinity, and one bit into a pontoon, causing a puncture.
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Reports indicate that the width of the bite was 47cm and the bite height was 30cm.
In a statement, NSRI Richards Bay Station Commander, Norman Rautenbach, said his crew responded to the call for assistance on Saturday morning.
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