'It just came at me': Great white shark bites fisherman's kayak 13 Feb, 2021 03:25 AM 7 minutes to read A look at fatal encounters with sharks that have happened in New Zealand, and some expert advice from Surf Lifesaving NZ. A look at fatal encounters with sharks that have happened in New Zealand, and some expert advice from Surf Lifesaving NZ. NZ Herald A Bay of Plenty fisherman is taking a break from the water after a great white shark bit the front of his kayak, leaving tooth fragments embedded in the plastic. Mike, 60, who didn't want his last name published, was livebaiting for kingfish from his four-metre kayak in Bowentown Harbour on January 4.