Shark attack at Chun's Reef, Laniakea, O'ahu, Hawaii, Usa

Shark attack details: Chun's Reef, Laniakea, O'ahu, Hawaii, 23-Dec-1992
Date of attack: December 23rd 1992
Location: Chun's Reef, Laniakea, O'ahu, Hawaii
Shark species: 3 m to 4.9 m [10' to 16'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Gary M. Chun
Age of victim: 30 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Lying on surfboard
Injury: Minor lacerations to hand, 15" crescent-shaped piece removed from surfboard

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