Shark attack at Maraetai, North Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Maraetai, North Island, 14-Dec-2008
Date of attack: December 14th 2008
Location: Maraetai, North Island
Shark species: Bronze Whaler shark?
Name of victim: Ken Lindberg
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Lacerations to left calf and ankle

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