Event Brief
Wildlife bite injures photographer, halts NZ surfing
Filed: May 24, 2026 at 9:06 PM ET
Summary: A water photographer was injured by a suspected sea lion or shark bite, forcing the New Zealand Pro semi-final to be paused.
WHO: World Surf League (WSL) water photography team
WHAT: A water photographer suffered puncture wounds from a suspected sea lion or shark bite and the event was put on hold.
WHEN: May 24, 2026 at 8:58 PM ET
WHERE: Raglan, New Zealand
WHY: The photographer was injured by what organisers suspect was a sea lion or shark bite.
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