Shark attack at Waiokapua Bay/Majors Bay, Brennecke Beach, Poipu, Kaua'i Island, Hawaii, Usa

Shark attack details: Waiokapua Bay/Majors Bay, Brennecke Beach, Poipu, Kaua'i Island, Hawaii, 28-Oct-1997
Date of attack: Oct 28th 1997
Location: Waiokapua Bay/Majors Bay, Brennecke Beach, Poipu, Kaua'i Island, Hawaii
Shark species: 4 m to 4.3 m [13' to 14'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Mike Coots
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body boarding or surfing
Injury: Both legs bitten, right leg severed at mid-calf & defense wounds on right hand

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