Shark attack at Arorangi, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Arorangi, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, Dec-2000
Date of attack: December 1st 2000
Location: Arorangi, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: female
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Surfing
Injury: FATAL

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