Shark attack at 90 Mile Beach, North Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: 90 Mile Beach, North Island, 22-Jan-2004
Date of attack: January 22nd 2004
Location: 90 Mile Beach, North Island
Shark species: Shark involvement doubtful
Name of victim: male
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Boogie boarding
Injury: No injury, swim fin damaged

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