A surfing competition in New Zealand was disrupted after a photographer was bitten while in the water. Initial reports suggested a shark attack, but it was later confirmed that the animal involved was a sea lion.
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Surfing Competition Disrupted by Suspected Shark Attack
A surfing competition in New Zealand was interrupted when a photographer was bitten in the water, leading to initial fears of a shark attack. Subsequent investigations revealed that a sea lion was responsible for the bite.
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New Zealand: Surfing contest halted after suspected shark attack
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