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MOST RECENT INCIDENTS

2024
Date and Time:Nov 01, 7:00 am
Location:Maui, Waiehu, Sand Piles, approx 80 yds from shore
Activity:Surfing
Water clarity:Turbid
Water depth:5-7 ft
Victim:K. Nonaka
Description:

Loss of right leg below knee.

Shark:Species and length unknown.
Date and Time:Jun 23, before 12:20 pm
Location:O‘ahu, Lā‘ie, Mālaekahana, distance from shore uncertain
Activity:Surfing
Water clarity:Turbid
Water depth:Unknown
Victim:T. Perry
Description:

Fatal; loss of right forearm, severe lacerations to right thigh

Shark:Species and length unknown.
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