Shark attack at Waihere Bay, Chatham Islands , New Zealand

Shark attack details: Waihere Bay, Chatham Islands , 06-Sep-1996
Date of attack: September 6th 1996
Location: Waihere Bay, Chatham Islands
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Vaughn Hill
Age of victim: 23 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving for abalone
Injury: Back, arms & wrist severely lacerated

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