| Date of attack: | Feb 27th 1960 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Mangawhai, near Wellsford, North Island |
| Shark species: | 4 m [13'] bronze Whaler shark |
| Name of victim: | Laurie Ross |
| Age of victim: | 22 years old |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Spearfishing |
| Injury: | No injury, leg bumped by shark's tail |
Shark attack at Mangawhai, near Wellsford, North Island, New Zealand
![4 m [13'] bronze whaler shark](/images/bronze-whaler.jpg)
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