Shark attack details: Olowalu, Maui, Hawaii, 26-Nov-1991
| Date of attack: |
November 26th 1991 |
| Location: |
Olowalu, Maui, Hawaii |
| Shark species: |
2.4 m 3.4 m [8' to 11'] Tiger shark |
| Name of victim: |
Martha Joy Morrell |
| Age of victim: |
41 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Snorkeling |
| Injury: |
FATAL, right leg at hip, left leg and right forearm severed |
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![2.4 m 3.4 m [8' to 11'] tiger shark](/images/tiger.jpg)