Shark attack at Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty, North Island, 07-Jan-21
Date of attack: January 7th 2021
Location: Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty, North Island
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Kaelah Marlow
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL

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