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Matauri Bay, NEW ZEALAND — 15-Dec-2018

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Shark Attack Incident

Matauri Bay, NEW ZEALAND

December 14, 2018

Non-fatal

Date15-Dec-2018

TypeUnprovoked

CountryNEW ZEALAND

LocationMatauri Bay

ActivitySpearfishing

SpeciesMako shark, 7'

InjuryInjuries to leg and hand

VictimKevin Lloyd, Male, 24 years old

Time11h20

SourceK. McMurray, TrackingSharks.com

-35.0339°, 173.9111°via nominatim

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