Shark attack at Ti Point, North Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Ti Point, North Island, 09-Dec-18
Date of attack: December 9th 2018
Location: Ti Point, North Island
Shark species: Bronze whaler 2.5m
Name of victim: Anton Oleinik
Age of victim: 50 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: No injury

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Bronze whaler 2.5m Bronze whaler 2.5m

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