Shark Attack Database

A comprehensive collection of shark attack incidents worldwide.

Non-fatal Snorkeling Attack

2014 Airplane Beach, Lahina, West Maui, Hawaii, USA

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📊 Attack Details

📅 Date & Time

2014

⏰ 13h30

📍 Location

Airplane Beach, Lahina, West Maui, Hawaii, USA

🌍 USA

🏊 Activity

Snorkeling

⚕️ Outcome

Laceration/Puncture

🟡 Non-fatal

👤 Victim Details

Age: 53

Gender: M

🏷️ Attack Type

Unprovoked

🩹 Injury Details

Laceration to left upper leg

🦈 Species Information

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Unknown species

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