Shark attack at Riverton, South Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Riverton, South Island, 18-Dec-23
Date of attack: December 18th 2023
Location: Riverton, South Island
Shark species: Sevengill shark
Name of victim: female
Age of victim: 21 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Wading
Injury: Significant injury to leg
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