Shark attack at Pauanui Beach, North Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Pauanui Beach, North Island, 22-Feb-20
Date of attack: February 22nd 2020
Location: Pauanui Beach, North Island
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Nick Minogue
Age of victim: 60 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Minor injury, surfboard bitten

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