Photographer Bitten by ‘Shark or Sea Lion’ During Surf Competition

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A sea lion swims underwater, illuminated by sunlight streaming through the water's surface, creating rays and reflections around the animal.

A photographer was bitten by what may have been a “shark or a sea lion” during the finals of a surf competition in New Zealand, forcing the event to be paused for several hours.

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