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2014

Date and Time:	Jul 16, 5:20 pm
Location:	Maui, Paia Bay, 200-250 yards from shore
Activity:	Swimming
Water clarity:	Clear
Water depth:	15-20 ft
Victim:	Confidential
Description:	Lacerations to left foot.
Shark:	Reef shark, species unknown, length 6-7 feet.

2013

Date and Time:	Dec 11, 8:00 am
Location:	Hawaii, Punaluu, Ninole Bay, approx 20 yards from shore
Activity:	Body boarding
Water clarity:	Turbid
Water depth:	est 10 ft
Victim:	Confidential
Description:	Lacerations to right knee and right hand.
Shark:	Tiger shark, length 10-12 feet.

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