Shark attack at Near Twin Islands off Lanikai, O'ahu (east coast), Hawaii, Usa

Shark attack details: Near Twin Islands off Lanikai, O'ahu (east coast), Hawaii, 13-Dec-1958
Date of attack: December 13th 1958
Location: Near Twin Islands off Lanikai, O'ahu (east coast), Hawaii
Shark species: 4.6 m to 7.6 m [15' to 25'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: William S. Weaver
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing on air mattress
Injury: FATAL, leg severed

View detailed report (PDF)

4.6 m to 7.6 m [15' to 25'] tiger shark 4.6 m to 7.6 m [15' to 25'] Tiger shark

Usa

Attacks by region

Attacks by location

  • New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County (195)
  • Ponce Inlet, Volusia County (48)
  • Daytona Beach, Volusia County (35)
  • Cocoa Beach, Brevard County (30)
  • Myrtle Beach, Horry County (22)
  • Melbourne Beach, Brevard County (21)
  • Isle of Palms, Charleston County (18)
  • Jacksonville Beach, Duval County (14)
  • Jensen Beach, Martin County (13)
  • Florida Keys (12)