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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