Shark attack at Clark Island, South Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Clark Island, South Island, 16-Dec-2009
Date of attack: Dec 16th 2009
Location: Clark Island, South Island
Shark species: 2.8 to 3 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Maurice Bede Philips
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming to shore from capsized kayak
Injury: FATAL

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