Shark attack at Sandy Bay/Whananaki, North Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Sandy Bay/Whananaki, North Island, 06-Jan-2001
Date of attack: Jan 6th 2001
Location: Sandy Bay/Whananaki, North Island
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Dr. Michael Hogan
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Kayaking
Injury: No injury, kayak bitten

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