WSL event in New Zealand put on hold after Australian photographer bitten by ‘shark or a sea lion’

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May 25, 2026 - 02:45
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WSL event in New Zealand put on hold after Australian photographer bitten by ‘shark or a sea lion’
  • Semi-final interrupted after ‘code red’ activated for first time

  • Photographer in stable condition after being taken to hospital

The World Surf League event in New Zealand was abruptly halted on finals day after a photographer was bitten by a sea creature.

Australian Ed Sloane was attacked just before 8.30am while documenting the men’s semi-finals at the New Zealand Pro, held near Raglan on the west coast of the North Island. Continue reading...

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