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MOST RECENT INCIDENTS

2023
Date and Time:Feb 19, 11:30 am
Location:Maui, Kīhei, approx one mile offshore of Welakahao Rd beach access
Activity:Stand-up paddleboarding
Water clarity:Clear
Water depth:est 200 ft
Victim:P. Wardle, M. Valentine
Description:

No injury; shark bit back of inflatable SUP

Shark:Tiger shark, length 12-15 ft

2022
Date and Time:Dec 13, 8:00 am
Location:Hawai‘i, ‘Anaeho‘omalu, approx 170 yds from shore
Activity:Swimming
Water clarity:Clear
Water depth:est 10 ft
Victim:J. Ellis
Description:

Lacerations to lower left torso and right thumb.

Shark:Species and length unknown.

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