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Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND — 16-Jan-1985

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Shark Attack Incident

Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND

January 15, 1985

Non-fatal

Date16-Jan-1985

TypeWatercraft

CountryNEW ZEALAND

LocationChristchurch

ActivityInvestigating shark sighting

Species6 m shark

InjuryNo injury to occupant, shark bit boat

Victimsmall speedboat, occupan: Paul McNally

SourceCourier-Mail, 1/17/1985

-43.5310°, 172.6364°via nominatim

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