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**Shark Attack,17 - 5.9

Average Rating = 4.33/5 Average Rating : 4.33 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (3)
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Rock (Sport)
PG13
3
Bolted, some wires possible, though not necessary
260
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure 4.00/5
  Rock Quality 3.00/5
  Scenery 4.33/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

Description:

P1(15): Start up the left most line of bolts to 2x chain anchor (8b). P2(14): From chains, traverse right for 4m and up to meet the line of bolts 4m left of Red Arete. Follow bolts over small roof to belay ledge (3b). P3(17): Move up and right to the line of bolts up the face. Move left about 2/3 of the way up to follow the bolts.

Descent Options:

Rap with two ropes or rap Red Arete with one rope from the same finish

Submitted by: floater on 2006-11-07
Last Modified: 2007-01-22
Views: 1070
Route ID: 81054

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3 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: kachoong on 1996-01-24 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Great stuff

Nice climbing and beautiful views of Tasman valley

Added: 2009-10-02

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: 3cclimber on 2006-01-01 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Shark Fin

Loved this climb! I lead the first and 3rd pitch. I loved the third, a bit runout but was incredable with beatuiful views!

Added: 2009-03-07

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating R
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: doogle on 2007-01-20 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars He ader

A nice enough climb. So nice in fact, I climbed part of the third pitch again! (Why? Frickin' stuck rope, that's why)

Added: 2007-01-22