Shark attack details: Kekaha Beach, Kaua'i, Hawaii, Apr-1989
| Date of attack: |
April 1st 1989 |
| Location: |
Kekaha Beach, Kaua'i, Hawaii |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
William P. Allen |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Paddling on surfboard |
| Injury: |
Board rammed by shark, skegs knocked loose & 5' strip of fiberglass torn off, thigh scratched by shark |
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