The finals day of the World Surf League’s New Zealand Pro event at Raglan is halted after a photographer is attacked in the water by a sea creature, according to multiple reports. The incident occurs during the competition period, prompting an immediate pause in activity. A BBC Sport report describes the attacker as either a shark or a sea lion, based on observations reported around the scene, while other coverage refers more generally to a sea creature. Details of the photographer’s condition and the exact species involved are not confirmed in the available reports. Event organizers and officials take action following the attack, and the competition schedule is adjusted as a result of the incident. The reports agree that the attack happens in the water during the World Surf League event in Raglan and that the finals day is affected.