| Date of attack: | April 9th 2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Kewalos, Oahu, Hawaii |
| Shark species: | Tiger shark, 8'-10' |
| Name of victim: | Mike Morita |
| Age of victim: | 58 years old |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Surfing |
| Injury: | Injuries to right foot |
Surfer Loses Foot in Hawaii Shark Attack
On 9 April 2023, 58-year-old Mike Morita was surfing at Kewalos, Oahu, Hawaii, when an eight-foot tiger shark bit him. Friends in the water used surfboard leashes as a tourniquet before bringing him to shore.
Morita was transported to a trauma center in serious condition and lost his right foot due to the attack. Authorities posted shark warnings and urged swimmers to stay out of the water.
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