Shark attack at Opunake, Taranake, North Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Opunake, Taranake, North Island, 06-Mar-2012
Date of attack: Mar 6th 2012
Location: Opunake, Taranake, North Island
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Peter Garrett
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to left calf

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