Surf photographer attacked in water by 'shark or sea lion'
A surf photographer was attacked in the water during the World Surf League's New Zealand Pro event, prompting a temporary halt to the competition. The incident occurred while Brazilian surfers Yago Dora and Italo Ferreira were competing in the semi-finals. The photographer sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital, with uncertainty remaining about whether the attacker was a shark or a sea lion.
- ▪The attack happened during the World Surf League's New Zealand Pro event.
- ▪The photographer suffered small puncture wounds and was taken to the hospital.
- ▪Event organizers activated a 'code red' in response to the incident.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 35 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Photographer Bitten by ‘Shark or Sea Lion’ During Surf Competition — PetaPixel
- ▪ Photographer bitten by a 'shark or sea lion' during surf competition — Sky News — Top
- ▪ Surf photographer attacked in water by 'shark or sea lion' — Yahoo Sports
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Surf photographer attacked in water by 'shark or sea lion'Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The World Surf League is staged between April and DecemberByMatt DavisBBC Sport Senior JournalistPublished12 minutes agoThe finals day of the World Surf League's New Zealand Pro event was halted after a photographer was attacked in the water by a sea creature that organisers believe was a shark or sea lion.The incident happened as Brazilian surfers Yago Dora and Italo Ferreira competed in the men's semi-finals in Raglan on the North Island.A 'code red' was activated with the event put on hold while medical teams responded.Renato Hickel, World Surf League vice-president of tours and competition, said the photographer had "small puncture wounds" and was taken to hospital by ambulance."We…
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