Shark attack at Te Arai Point, North Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Te Arai Point, North Island, 22-Mar-2004
Date of attack: March 22nd 2004
Location: Te Arai Point, North Island
Shark species: Bronze Whaler shark
Name of victim: Marc Fraser & Blair Fraser
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: No injury

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