Shark attack at Palliser Bay, Whatarangi (east of Wellington), North Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Palliser Bay, Whatarangi (east of Wellington), North Island, 11-Feb-1964
Date of attack: February 11th 1964
Location: Palliser Bay, Whatarangi (east of Wellington), North Island
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: male
Sex of victim: M
Activity: preparing to go skin diving
Injury: Hand lacerated

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