Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in Riverton, South Island, NEW ZEALAND (2023)

Unknown Attack Severity
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Species Not Identified

The shark species involved in this attack could not be determined

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #6,705 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #1 in Riverton
🦈 Other attack #1931
🏄 Wading attack #327

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Riverton, South Island, NEW ZEALAND on 2023. The incident involved a Other shark during wading activities.

Incident Details

Date2023
LocationRiverton, South Island, NEW ZEALAND
ActivityWading
SpeciesNot Known
InjuryOther
SexF
AgeYoung Adult (20-29)
Time02h00
📅 Date
2023
📍 Location
Riverton, South Island, NEW ZEALAND
🏄 Activity
Wading
🦈 Species
Not Known
🩺 Injury
Other
👤 Sex
F
🎂 Age
Young Adult (20-29)
⏰ Time
02h00

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