Shark attack at Pitt Island or Chatham Island, Chatham Islands, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Pitt Island or Chatham Island, Chatham Islands, Reported 17-Jul-2019
Date of attack: July 17th 2019
Location: Pitt Island or Chatham Island, Chatham Islands
Shark species: Great white shark, 3m
Name of victim: Val Croon
Age of victim: 45 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving
Injury: Shark rammed him but no injury

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