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Surfing event in NZ issued 'code red' after animal attacks photographer

ABC Australia · May 25, 2026, 2:16 AM

Key takeaways

  • A surfer is taken from the water after the apparent seal attack.
  • The New Zealand Pro World Surf League event has been put on hold after an animal attacked a photographer.
  • The competition was issued a "code red", with the attack believed to have been from a seal.

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A surfer is taken from the water after the apparent seal attack. (Supplied: WSL)

The New Zealand Pro World Surf League event has been put on hold after an animal attacked a photographer.

The competition was issued a "code red", with the attack believed to have been from a seal.

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