Fatal shark attack victim named as 19-year-old Hamilton woman
Fri, 8 Jan 2021, 8:02PM
Police have released the name of the woman who died after the attack yesterday. Photo / Supplied
Fatal shark attack victim named as 19-year-old Hamilton woman
Fri, 8 Jan 2021, 8:02PM
Police have named the victim who died in the shark attack at Waihī Beach as 19-year-old Kaelah Marlow.
It is understood she was dragged from the water alive after the attack and paramedics administered CPR on the beach to no avail.
"Police extend our deepest sympathies to Kaelah's family and loved ones at this very difficult time," police said in a statement.