Shark attack details: Olowalu, Maui, Hawaii, 01-Jan-2002
| Date of attack: |
January 1st 2002 |
| Location: |
Olowalu, Maui, Hawaii |
| Shark species: |
1.8 m [6'] Tiger shark |
| Name of victim: |
Thomas Holmes |
| Age of victim: |
35 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Snorkeling |
| Injury: |
Lacerations to buttocks & thigh |
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![1.8 m [6'] tiger shark](/images/tiger.jpg)