Shark attack at West of Pukerua Bay, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: West of Pukerua Bay, Wellington, North Island, 10-Feb-1964
Date of attack: February 10th 1964
Location: West of Pukerua Bay, Wellington, North Island
Shark species: 3 m [10'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Dr. Ken R. Markham
Age of victim: 26 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: No injury to diver, shark bit speargun

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3 m [10'] white shark 3 m [10'] Great white shark

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