Shark attack at Sunset Beach, Oahu, Hawaii, Usa

Shark attack details: Sunset Beach, Oahu, Hawaii, 24-Jun-1997
Date of attack: June 24th 1997
Location: Sunset Beach, Oahu, Hawaii
Shark species: 2.4 m [8'] shark
Name of victim: L. Molina
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing / night diving
Injury: Leg bitten just above ankle

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