Shark attack at South Beach, near Karitane north of Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: South Beach, near Karitane north of Dunedin, South Island, 26-Feb-2004
Date of attack: February 26th 2004
Location: South Beach, near Karitane north of Dunedin, South Island
Shark species: 2 m [6.75'] sevengill shark
Name of victim: Chris Blair
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Thigh lacerated

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