Shark attack at East side of Bench Island in the Foveaux Strait, South Island, New Zealand

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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