New Zealand surfing event halted after photographer bitten by suspected sea lion.
A major surfing event in New Zealand was suspended on Monday after a photographer was bitten in the water by a creature suspected to be a sea lion.
Australian photographer Ed Sloane was at the World Surf League's New Zealand Pro event when he reported he had been bitten on his left foot.
He received treatment after being taken to hospital and it was initially feared that a shark could have been responsible.
"Massive thank you to our water patrol for the quick response, our medical team and all the support from our teams for the immediate assistance I received," Sloane said.
