Shark attack details: East side of Bench Island in the Foveaux Strait, South Island, 27-Feb-2003
| Date of attack: |
February 27th 2003 |
| Location: |
East side of Bench Island in the Foveaux Strait, South Island |
| Shark species: |
2.5 m [8.25'] Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Alistair Kerr |
| Age of victim: |
44 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Scuba diving |
| Injury: |
Arm lacerated (shark made 3 strikes) |
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Map showing shark attack location and nearby incidents
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![2.5 m [8.25'] white shark](/images/white.jpg)