Shark attack details: Omaha Beach, North Island, 14-Jan-2008
| Date of attack: |
January 14th 2008 |
| Location: |
Omaha Beach, North Island |
| Shark species: |
4 m bronze Whaler shark |
| Name of victim: |
inflatable rescue boat. Occupants: Lauren Johnson &. Kris O'Neill |
| Sex of victim: |
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| Activity: |
Attempting to chase shark out to sea |
| Injury: |
No injury to occupants, pontoon punctured |
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