Shark attack at Taupiri Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Taupiri Bay, North Island, 08-Jan-2005
Date of attack: January 8th 2005
Location: Taupiri Bay, North Island
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Paul Morris
Age of victim: 39 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing from a kayak
Injury: No injury, kayak bumped repeatedly

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