2015/12/22, 8:30 am | Hawai‘i, Kailua-Kona, Pahoehoe Beach, approx 600 yds from shore | Stand-up paddleboarding | Clear | unknown | R. Ford | No injury; shark bit tail of SUP. |
Species unknown, length 9 feet. |
2015/11/03, 10:30 am | Hawai‘i, Puna, Kehena Beach, 100-150 yds from shore | Swimming | Turbid | unknown | P. O'Leary | Lacerations to right foot. |
Species and length unknown. |
2015/10/31, 3:30 pm | Lāna‘i, Po‘aīwa Beach, approx 300 yds from shore | Spearfishing | Turbid | est 25 ft | Confidential | No injury; shark bit weight belt. Considered a provoked incident due to activity. |
Tiger shark, length 10-12 feet. |
2015/10/28, 2:50 p.m. | O‘ahu, Makaha Beach, approx 50-60 yds from shore | Body boarding | Turbid | est 20 ft | R. Senensi | Lacerations and puncture wounds to right leg. |
Tiger shark, length estimated at 10 feet. |
2015/10/17, 11:20 am | O‘ahu, Kailua, Lanikai, approx 600 yds from shore | Swimming | Turbid | est 6-10 ft | A. Lee | Severe injuries to both lower legs. |
Tiger shark, length 10-12 feet. |
2015/10/09, 10:00 am | O‘ahu, Kawailoa, "Leftovers"; 150-200 yds from shore | Surfing | Clear | 6-10 ft | C. Cook | Severely bitten on left leg; loss of leg at knee; lacerations to both hands. |
Tiger shark, length 10-12 feet. |
2015/09/20, 3:30 pm | Hawai‘i, North Kohala, ‘Upolu Point, 60 yards from shore | Spearfishing | Turbid | est 25 ft | B. Rocha | Extensive lacerations to left leg above and below knee. Considered a provoked incident due to activity. |
Tiger shark, length estimated at 13 feet. |
2015/04/29, est. 8:30 am | Maui, ‘Ahihi Bay, Kanahena Point, approx 200 yards from shore | Snorkeling | Turbid | 20-35 ft | M. Cruse | Fatal. Severe deep lacerations to right shoulder and underarm; minor lacerations to right arm and right side of face. |
Species and length unknown. |
2015/03/18, 11:30 am | Hawai‘i, South Kohala, Hāpuna Beach, 20 yards from shore | Standing | Turbid | 4-5 feet | K. Grasing | Extensive laceration to left forearm; lacerations to left hand and thigh. |
Tiger shark, length estimated at 8-10 feet. |
2015/01/27, 3:30 am | Maui, Pali scenic lookout | Fishing | Turbid | on shore | M. Pollard | Lacerations to left calf. Considered a provoked incident due to activity. |
Reef shark, species unknown, length 4 feet. |
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