Shark attack at Great Mercury Island, Mercury Islands, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Great Mercury Island, Mercury Islands, 13-Jan-2013
Date of attack: January 13th 2013
Location: Great Mercury Island, Mercury Islands
Shark species: 3 m bronze whaler
Name of victim: Kim Bade
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Minor cut on finger

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