Shark attack at French Frigate Shoals, 550 miles from Hawaii, Hawaii, Usa

Shark attack details: French Frigate Shoals, 550 miles from Hawaii, Hawaii, 28-May-2006
Date of attack: May 28th 2006
Location: French Frigate Shoals, 550 miles from Hawaii, Hawaii
Shark species: 15' female Tiger shark
Name of victim: 25' rigid-hulled inflatable boat, HI-2
Sex of victim:
Activity: Tagging sharks
Injury: No injury to occupants, boat damaged by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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15' female tiger shark 15' female Tiger shark

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