Shark attack details: Quarter mile offshore in Kaanapali, West Maui, Hawaii, 05-Mar-1999
| Date of attack: |
March 5th 1999 |
| Location: |
Quarter mile offshore in Kaanapali, West Maui, Hawaii |
| Shark species: |
3.7 m to 4.6 m [12' to 15'] shark seen in the vicinity |
| Name of victim: |
Robyne Knutson |
| Age of victim: |
29 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Swimming near pod of whales |
| Injury: |
Tissue removed knee to thigh |
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