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 pause in the competition. The incident involved a sea creature, possibly a shark or sea lion, and resulted in minor injuries to the photographer, Ed Sloane. Safety measures were implemented before the event resumed after several hours.
- ▪The attack occurred during the men's semi-finals featuring Brazilian surfers Yago Dora and Italo Ferreira.
- ▪A 'code red' was activated, and medical teams responded to the scene.
- ▪Photographer Ed Sloane sustained small puncture wounds and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
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' — BBC Sport
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