Shark attack at Oreti Beach, South Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Oreti Beach, South Island, 03-Feb-2000
Date of attack: February 3rd 2000
Location: Oreti Beach, South Island
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Michael Petas
Age of victim: 12 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, wetsuit punctured

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