Shark attack details: La'au Point, Moloka'i, Hawaii, 09-Nov-1981
| Date of attack: |
November 9th 1981 |
| Location: |
La'au Point, Moloka'i, Hawaii |
| Shark species: |
2.1 m [7'] shark with "a very flat head |
| Name of victim: |
Leo A. Ohai |
| Age of victim: |
59 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Diving to untangle a crab trap line from boat's propeller |
| Injury: |
Hand bitten |
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