Shark attack details: Lanaikea, O'ahu, Hawaii, 22-Oct-1992
| Date of attack: |
October 22nd 1992 |
| Location: |
Lanaikea, O'ahu, Hawaii |
| Shark species: |
4.3 m [14'] Tiger shark |
| Name of victim: |
Rick (Eric) Gruzinsky |
| Age of victim: |
28 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Chest & arm bruised & scratched, 15" crescent-shaped piece removed from board |
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![4.3 m [14'] tiger shark](/images/tiger.jpg)