A major surfing event in New Zealand was temporarily suspended after Australian photographer Ed Sloane was bitten on the foot by a creature suspected to be a sea lion. The incident occurred during the World Surf League's New Zealand Pro event, leading to immediate medical attention and the activation of a 'code red' protocol. Brazilian surfers Yago Dora and Italo Ferreira were competing when the incident happened, causing them to be shaken. The event resumed later with enhanced safety measures i