Shark attack details: 90 miles east of Hilo, Hawai'i, Hawaii, 19-Dec-1989
| Date of attack: |
December 19th 1989 |
| Location: |
90 miles east of Hilo, Hawai'i, Hawaii |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
George Sohswel |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
On board 51' fishing vessel One Ki |
| Injury: |
Left leg & foot bitten by shark brought onboard. PROVOKED INCIDENT |
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