Shark attack details: Sunset Beach, Oahu, Hawaii, 24-Jun-1997
| Date of attack: |
Jun 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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