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American surf star Keith Malloy faces criticism after recounting filmmaker Adam Strange's fatal shark attack on the 'Lay It On' podcast with Brad Leone.

Malloy described witnessing Strange's death at Muriwai Beach, New Zealand in 2013, including dramatic details about police using firearms to retrieve the body from the shark. Many listeners questioned his account, particularly his claims about "machine guns" being used by authorities. However, the tragic incident did occur as described, marking New Zealand's first fatal shark attack since 1976. Strange was an award-winning commercial filmmaker known for his work at Cannes and Berlin film festivals.

• Strange was attacked while swimming at Muriwai Beach near Auckland in 2013
• Police did fire shots to recover his body, though listeners disputed Malloy's weapon descriptions
• The incident was New Zealand's first fatal shark attack in nearly four decades
• Strange was an accomplished filmmaker with international recognition and awards