Shark attack at Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Christchurch, South Island, 16-Jan-1985
Date of attack: January 16th 1985
Location: Christchurch, South Island
Shark species: 6 m shark
Name of victim: small speedboat, occupan: Paul McNally
Sex of victim:
Activity: Investigating shark sighting
Injury: No injury to occupant, shark bit boat

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