Shark attack at Makaha, O'ahu, Hawaii, Usa

Shark attack details: Makaha, O'ahu, Hawaii, 09-Mar-1969
Date of attack: March 9th 1969
Location: Makaha, O'ahu, Hawaii
Shark species: Great white shark, identified by tooth fragments in surfboard
Name of victim: Licius Lee
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Leg & surfboard bitten

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White shark, identified by tooth fragments in surfboard Great white shark, identified by tooth fragments in surfboard

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