Shark attack at Ka'a'awa, Oahu, Hawaii, Usa

Shark attack details: Ka'a'awa, Oahu, Hawaii, 28-Aug-2007
Date of attack: August 28th 2007
Location: Ka'a'awa, Oahu, Hawaii
Shark species: 10' to 12' Tiger shark
Name of victim: Joshua Sumait
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body boarding
Injury: Laceration to right heel

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