Shark attack at Honoli'i in Hilo (west side of Big Island), Hawaii, Usa

Shark attack details: Honoli'i in Hilo (west side of Big Island), Hawaii, 21-Jul-1999
Date of attack: July 21st 1999
Location: Honoli'i in Hilo (west side of Big Island), Hawaii
Shark species: 1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Griffith Yamaguchi
Age of victim: 43 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Right thigh & buttock bitten

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1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8'] tiger shark 1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8'] Tiger shark

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