Shark attack at Quarter mile offshore in Kaanapali, West Maui, Hawaii, Usa

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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