DateReported 18-Mar-1999
TypeUnprovoked
CountryNEW ZEALAND
LocationCodfish Island (Whenua Hau) west of Stewart Island
ActivitySpearfishing & diving for paua
SpeciesSevengill shark, 2.4 m [8']
InjuryNo injury
VictimZane Smith, Male
SourceSouthland Times, 3/18/1999