Shark attack at Hawke Bay, North Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Hawke Bay, North Island, 10-Jan-2009
Date of attack: January 10th 2009
Location: Hawke Bay, North Island
Shark species: 3 m Mako shark
Name of victim: Bry & David Mossman & 2 friends
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury to occupants, shark hit boat & bit outboard motor

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