Shark attack details: Hapuna Beach, Hawaii, 18-Mar-2015
Date of attack: |
March 18th 2015 |
Location: |
Hapuna Beach, Hawaii |
Shark species: |
Tiger shark, 8 to 12 feet |
Name of victim: |
Ken Grasing |
Age of victim: |
58 years old |
Sex of victim: |
M |
Activity: |
Standing / Snorkeling |
Injury: |
Lacerations to left forearm. Lacerations to left hand and thigh |
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