Surf competition halted after unknown sea creature bites photographer in 'scary' incident

A photographer has been bitten by a "shark or a sea lion" during the finals for a World Surf League (WSL) competition in New Zealand.  

• A photographer was bitten by a possible shark or sea lion at WSL finals
• The incident occurred in New Zealand
• The attacking creature was either a shark or sea lion
• The surf competition was halted for safety reasons
• The incident was described as 'scary' by officials