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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![2 m [6.75'] mako shark](/images/mako.jpg)