Shark attack at Lanai, Hawaii, Usa

Shark attack details: Lanai, Hawaii, 24-May-2006
Date of attack: May 24th 2006
Location: Lanai, Hawaii
Shark species: 5' to 8' grey reef shark
Name of victim: Andres Balmacda
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Knee bitten after diver poked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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