Shark attack details: Keaukaha, Hilo, Hawai'i, Hawaii, 24-Aug-1981
| Date of attack: |
August 24th 1981 |
| Location: |
Keaukaha, Hilo, Hawai'i, Hawaii |
| Shark species: |
Shark involvement prior to death remains unconfirmed |
| Name of victim: |
Ernest Watson |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Fishing |
| Injury: |
Disappeared while fishing from shore. Leg found 7 days later wedged in rocks 150 yards offshore |
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