Shark attack at Waiapu River mouth , East Cape, North Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Waiapu River mouth , East Cape, North Island, 09-Mar-2005
Date of attack: March 9th 2005
Location: Waiapu River mouth , East Cape, North Island
Shark species: 4.3 m [14'] bronze Whaler shark
Name of victim: Chris Haenga, Wayne Rangihuna & Tamahau Tibble
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury, netted shark dragged them 350 metres out to sea PROVOKED INCIDENT

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4.3 m [14'] bronze whaler shark 4.3 m [14'] bronze Whaler shark

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