| Date of attack: | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Tahunanui Beach, South Island |
| Shark species: | Possibly a blue shark |
| Name of victim: | Paul Baird |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Swimming |
| Injury: | Bruised but otherwise unhurt |
Shark attack at Tahunanui Beach, South Island, New Zealand
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