Was trying to past a link but its not happening for me , one dead at Muriwai west of Auckland can't remmber when we last had an attack over here ,happened at 130 this aervo

The chance we take, entering their ocean, but you would never expect an attack in the middle of the day!
Terrible tragedy, all the same. Poor bugger.

Here's a news link
www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/shark-attack-police-open-fire-as-beachgoer-killed-20130227-2f5fb.html

www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10868127

A person has died following an apparent shark attack at Muriwai Beach on Auckland's west coast this afternoon.

At 1.24pm a member of the public standing on rocks at the south end of Muriwai Beach called 111 and reported seeing a man being attacked by a shark.

Police raced to the scene by road and the Eagle helicopter was also dispatched.

Eagle crew spotted the shark, which the Herald understands was at least 12 feet long, while it was still near the man's body. A source told the Herald that the Eagle stayed above the shark so that police could locate it in an IRB.

When they reached the shark an officer fired at least one shot at it. It has been confirmed that the shark was hit, but it swam from sight seconds later.

The Eagle remained in the air keeping watch in case the shark returned to the area. Police were able to confirm that the man was dead in the water.


A witness who saw a man die in the shark attack this afternoon said as soon as there was blood in the water, three or four other sharks joined the attack.

The man, who was out fishing, saw the victim swimming around the west coast beach and near Maori Bay. He didn't have any special equipment with him.

The witness told 3 News he saw the distressed swimmer put his hand in the air. But as soon as he did that, a shark attacked him. The blood in the water attracted about three or four more sharks.

Police have said in a statement the attack happened about 1.30pm and that the man was being bitten by a large shark.

It is understood the man was a local and his family have gathered at the scene. People have been seen embracing in the surf club car park and were being escorted into the club.

A hearse has arrived at the scene to remove the body of the swimmer.

Police believe the shark was likely to be a great white.

Dr Malcolm Francis, a NIWA Principal Scientist who studies sharks, told One News that based on the reports it is likely the attack was by a great white shark.

He said there are few other species that grow to 12-foot long - believed to be the length of the Muriwai shark.

He said Great Whites are known in the area and it is likely the shark mistook the person swimming as a seal.

A press conference is to be held at the beach soon.

Muriwai Beach is closed to the public until further notice.

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towball said...

Was trying to past a link but its not happening for me , one dead at Muriwai west of Auckland can't remmber when we last had an attack over here ,happened at 130 this aervo

Stink news TB


• The last possible death from a shark attack in New Zealand was in Whangamata in December 2009, when a capsized kayaker was bitten by what was thought to be a great white. A coroner ruled drowning was the cause of death and said it was unknown whether the kayaker was attacked before or after dying.

• The most recent confirmed fatal attack was in 1976, when a spearfisher was killed by what was thought to be a bronze whaler at Te Kaha in the Bay of Plenty.

• Fatal shark attacks are rare, with 15 fatal attacks since records began in 1837.

• Great white sharks are the most common killers. They are responsible for 11 of the fatal attacks in New Zealand in which the species has been identified.

• Other fatal attacks have been carried out by bronze whalers and mako sharks.

• Most victims were swimming, a quarter were snorkelling and the rest were either standing in shallows or surfing.

• Non-fatal shark attacks are relatively common in New Zealand, with one to two every year in recent years.

• Not all shark attacks are recorded. A total of 44 unprovoked non-fatal attacks have been recorded in the last 150 years.

Sources: Te Ara, Department of Conservation, Herald archives

Bit of a shock really ted never really worry about sharks

sad

Sharks in the ocean, who would have thought?!?

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doggie said...
Sharks in the ocean, who would have thought?!?

A dog sniffing a turd, who would have thought.
Poor form dude...someone has lost their life. I am over these types of responses and arguements when something tragic happens.

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Ctngoodvibes said...

doggie said...
Sharks in the ocean, who would have thought?!?

A dog sniffing a turd, who would have thought.
Poor form dude...someone has lost their life. I am over these types of responses and arguements when something tragic happens.

But when it happens here (WA) everyone jumps on anyone for talking about it.

CYA

Sounding like this was a great white attach , The guy was a 46 year old surfer but was training for a harbour swim , he was swimming between Moari Bay and Muriwai ,the life guards that went to his ade were beltting the shark over the head with a paddle but would not go away till apolice man shot it . Don't think it was very pleasant for any one involved

You have to feel pretty bad for his family and the folks that tried to help him - RIP mate