Shark attack at Olowalu, Maui, Hawaii, Usa

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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