Shark attack details: Upolu Point, North Kohala, Big Island, Hawaii, 20-Sep-2015
| Date of attack: |
September 20th 2015 |
| Location: |
Upolu Point, North Kohala, Big Island, Hawaii |
| Shark species: |
Tiger shark, 13' |
| Name of victim: |
Braxton Rocha |
| Age of victim: |
27 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Spearfishing |
| Injury: |
Severe laceration to left leg |
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