Shark attack at Tahunanui Beach, South Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Tahunanui Beach, South Island, 190Feb-2010
Date of attack: November 30th -0001
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

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