Shark attack at Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty, North Island, 29-Jun-2000
Date of attack: June 29th 2000
Location: Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty, North Island
Shark species: 2 m [6.75'] Mako shark
Name of victim: inflatable dinghy, occupants: Craig Ward & Gavin John Halse
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury, shark bit the dinghy

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