Since records began, New Zealand has suffered 12 fatal shark attacks dating back to the 1850s, with at least 50 non-fatal attacks recorded. Following the tragic death of 17-year-old ­female surfer Laeticia Brouwer in Western Australia on Monday, we take a look at five of New Zealand's most shocking fatal shark attacks. Marine Parade, Napier, 1896Napier suffered its first recorded fatal shark attack when 26-year-old Bright Cooper was killed while bathing in the ocean. Muriwai Beach, Auckland, 2013In February 2013, 46-year-old swimmer Adam Strange was attacked and killed while swimming from Maori Bay to neighbouring Muriwai Beach. Police shot the shark before it swam away, but the fatal attack caused a 48-hour closure of Muriwai Beach.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 19, 2017 00:34 UTC