Shark attack at , Chatham Islands, New Zealand

Shark attack details: , Chatham Islands, 11-Nov-1995
Date of attack: November 11th 1995
Location: , Chatham Islands
Shark species: 5 m [16.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Kina Scollay
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving, gathering shellfish
Injury: Leg & chest lacerated

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