Shark attack at Clark Island in South Island, New Zealand
| GSAF Case # | 2009.12.16 |
|---|---|
| Date | 16 Dec 2009 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Area | South Island |
| Location | Clark Island |
| Activity | Swimming to shore from capsized kayak |
| Name | Maurice Bede Philips |
| Sex | Male |
| Age | 24 |
| Injury | FATAL |
| Time | |
| Species | White shark, 2.8 to 3 m |
| Investigator or Source | R.D. Weeks, GSAF |
| Fatal? | Fatal |
| Incident Type | Unprovoked |