Shark attack at Muriwai, North Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Muriwai, North Island, 27-Feb-2013
Date of attack: February 27th 2013
Location: Muriwai, North Island
Shark species: 4 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Adam Strange
Age of victim: 46 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL

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