Shark attack at Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Dunedin, South Island, 30-Mar-1971
Date of attack: March 30th 1971
Location: Dunedin, South Island
Shark species: 4.6 m [15'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Barry Watkins
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Left leg lacerated

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4.6 m [15'] white shark 4.6 m [15'] Great white shark

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