Shark attack at Stewart Island, , New Zealand

Shark attack details: Stewart Island, , 2014
Date of attack: July 1st 2014
Location: Stewart Island,
Shark species: Great white shark, 6 m
Name of victim: Dinghy. Occupants: Jeff Kurr and Andy Casagrande
Sex of victim:
Activity: Filming a documentary
Injury: No injury to occupants, shark nudged and bit boat

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