Shark attack at Moko Hinau , North Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Moko Hinau , North Island, 03-Dec-1959
Date of attack: December 3rd 1959
Location: Moko Hinau , North Island
Shark species: 4.3 m [14'] Mako shark
Name of victim: dinghy, occupant: Don Ashton
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing for snapper
Injury: No injury to occupant, shark sank dinghy

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4.3 m [14'] mako shark 4.3 m [14'] Mako shark

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