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Wedge-tailed Shearwater?

To be honest I am not sure that the photos are good enough to permit a reliable id.  That said, I would favour Bulwer's Petrel.  There appears to be an extensive paler area on the upperwing and the tail looks too thin and finely tapered.  In addtion Wedge-tailed typically flies with the carpal held well forward and the wing tip swept backwards.  The body also looks very slender and petrel-like.

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