Shark attack details: Nimitz Beach, Barbers Point, O'ahu, Hawaii, 13-Dec-1981
| Date of attack: |
December 13th 1981 |
| Location: |
Nimitz Beach, Barbers Point, O'ahu, Hawaii |
| Shark species: |
3.7 m [12'] Tiger shark |
| Name of victim: |
Melvin T. Toma |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Spearfishing, but swimming on surface |
| Injury: |
Right leg severely bitten |
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![3.7 m [12'] tiger shark](/images/tiger.jpg)