Shark attack details: Olowalu, Maui, Hawaii, 01-Jan-2002

Date of attack:	Jan 1st 2002
Location:	Olowalu, Maui, Hawaii
Shark species:	1.8 m [6'] Tiger shark
Name of victim:	Thomas Holmes
Age of victim:	35 years old
Sex of victim:	M
Activity:	Snorkeling
Injury:	Lacerations to buttocks & thigh

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