Shark attack at Olowalu, Hawaii, Usa

Shark attack details: Olowalu, Hawaii, 18-Oct-2000
Date of attack: October 18th 2000
Location: Olowalu, Hawaii
Shark species: 1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Henrietta Musselwhite
Age of victim: 56 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming / snorkeling
Injury: Right side of back / torso lacerated

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