It just came at me : Great white shark bites fisherman s kayak
13 Feb, 2021 03:25 AM
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A look at fatal encounters with sharks that have happened in New Zealand, and some expert advice from Surf Lifesaving NZ.
A look at fatal encounters with sharks that have happened in New Zealand, and some expert advice from Surf Lifesaving NZ.
NZ Herald
A Bay of Plenty fisherman is taking a break from the water after a great white shark bit the front of his kayak, leaving tooth fragments embedded in the plastic.
Mike, 60, who didn t want his last name published, was livebaiting for kingfish from his four-metre kayak in Bowentown Harbour on January 4.
Shark activity in Bay has turned the dial up , scientist seeks study approval
12 Feb, 2021 05:00 PM
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Waihī Beach shark attack victim, Kaelah Marlow was dragged from the water alive after the attack but paramedics administered CPR on the beach to no avail. Video / Tadhg Stopford
Waihī Beach shark attack victim, Kaelah Marlow was dragged from the water alive after the attack but paramedics administered CPR on the beach to no avail. Video / Tadhg Stopford
A leading shark expert is seeking permission to study great white activity along New Zealand s northeast coast following a summer dominated by sharks. Riley Elliott suspects the shark that attacked Kaelah Marlow at Waihī Beach
Fatal Waihī Beach shark attack: Victim named as 19-year-old Hamilton woman
8 Jan, 2021 06:12 AM
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Police have named the victim who died in the shark attack at Waihī Beach as 19-year-old Kaelah Marlow. Police extend our deepest sympathies to Kaelah s family and loved ones at this very difficult time, police said in a statement. As noted in an earlier release, the matter will be referred to the Coroner.
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Marlow s post mortem is being carried out today.
The attack took place at Bowentown Beach just after 5pm on Thursday and emergency services flooded the area soon afterwards.
The lifeguards who spotted Marlow were patrolling outside of the flags when they spotted her, Surf Lifesaving New Zealand s eastern region lifesaving manager Chaz Gibbons-Campbell says.