Shark attack at Motunui, North Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Motunui, North Island, 22-Apr-2004
Date of attack: Apr 22nd 2004
Location: Motunui, North Island
Shark species: 5.5 m [18'] Great white shark
Name of victim: boat Live N Hope
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury to occupants, boat scratched by shark

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