Wade Doak
New Zealand marine conservationist, scuba diver, photographer and filmmaker
About Wade Doak
Lived 1940 – 2019 (aged 79). Wade Doak was a New Zealand animal protectionist, scuba diver, photographer, filmmaker and rodney College.
Wade Thomas Doak (23 February 1940 – 12 September 2019) was a New Zealand marine conservationist, scuba diver, photographer and filmmaker.
Born in Christchurch, Doak was educated at Christchurch Boys' High School from 1954 to 1958. He began diving in his teens, and met Kelly Tarlton at the Canterbury Underwater Club. In the 1960s, Doak moved to Northland, where he first dove around the Poor Knights Islands with Tarlton. He died at his home in Ngunguru on 12 September 2019.
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Who was Wade Doak?
New Zealand marine conservationist, scuba diver, photographer and filmmaker
When was Wade Doak born?
Wade Doak was born on 23 February 1940 in Christchurch.
When did Wade Doak die?
Wade Doak died on 12 September 2019 in Ngunguru.
What was Wade Doak's occupation?
Wade Doak was an animal protectionist, scuba diver, photographer, filmmaker and rodney College.
What nationality was Wade Doak?
Wade Doak was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wade Doak. https://biography.guide/wade-doak/
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