Shark attack at Friendly Bay, Oamaru, South Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Friendly Bay, Oamaru, South Island, 09-Jan-22
Date of attack: January 9th 2022
Location: Friendly Bay, Oamaru, South Island
Shark species: Sevengill shark
Name of victim: Alvira Repia-King
Age of victim: 13 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Puncture wounds

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