Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Eva Corlett in Wellington

World Surf League event in NZ put on hold after Australian photographer bitten by ‘shark or a sea lion’

Five-time WSL Champion Carissa Moore of Hawaii surfs
The WSL’s New Zealand Pro was put on hold after a photographer was bitten by ‘a shark or a sea lion’ during the men’s semi-final. Photograph: Rambo Estrada/World Surf League

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.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.