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A solo fisherman in New Zealand experienced a harrowing ordeal after falling overboard from his boat during a solo fishing trip. The man, who has chosen to remain unnamed, recounted encountering a shark during his time in the water. Despite the shark's curiosity, the fisherman was eventually left unharmed. Attempting to swim to the Alderman Islands, about 55km off the east coast of the North Island, the fisherman was swept away by strong currents. He endured a cold night in the ocean, too exhausted to continue swimming. A group of three fishermen, noticing the reflection from his watch on the water, embarked on a rescue mission. The fisherman was successfully rescued and treated for hypothermia and exhaustion in the nearby town of Whangamatā. Despite the challenging circumstances, the quick and heroic actions of the rescuing fishermen averted a potential tragedy. The whereabouts of the fisherman's boat remain unknown, prompting efforts to locate it. Authorities have praised the three rescuers and highlighted their crucial role in saving the man's life.