Shark attack details: Codfish Island (Whenua Hau) west of Stewart Island, South Island, Reported 18-Mar-1999
| Date of attack: |
March 18th 1999 |
| Location: |
Codfish Island (Whenua Hau) west of Stewart Island, South Island |
| Shark species: |
2.4 m [8'] sevengill shark |
| Name of victim: |
Zane Smith |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Spearfishing & diving for paua |
| Injury: |
No injury |
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