Shark attack at Kanaha Beach, Maui, Hawaii, Usa

Shark attack details: Kanaha Beach, Maui, Hawaii, 15-Aug-2000
Date of attack: August 15th 2000
Location: Kanaha Beach, Maui, Hawaii
Shark species: 3.7 m to 4.5 m [12' to 14'9"] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Jean Alain Goenvec
Age of victim: 53 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Windsurfing, but sitting on his board
Injury: Left calf lacerated

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