Shark attack at La'au Point, Moloka'i, Hawaii, Usa

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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