Shark attack at , , New Zealand

Shark attack details: , , 14-Mar-1999
Date of attack: March 14th 1999
Location: ,
Shark species: 1.3 m gaffed Mako shark
Name of victim: Mr. Spain
Age of victim: 28 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Right thigh bitten PROVOKED INCIDENT

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1.3 m gaffed mako shark 1.3 m gaffed Mako shark

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