Sub-adult male, found dead on a Whakatane beach. Dr Visser guarded the animal overnight so nothing would be taken (i.e., teeth). Despite in-depth discussion with Iwi (local Maori tribe) they declined to allow a necropsy (animal autopsy) to be conducted. In the end, the animal was buried locally next to Maori chiefs.
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