16-Year-Old Attacked by Shark at Pohoiki A 16-year-old was reportedly attacked by a shark today at Pohoiki. Responding just after 1:30 p.m. today after reports of a shark attack at Pohoiki on the Big Island, emergency responders arrived at the Pohoiki Boat Ramp to find a 16-year-old boy being treated for injuries by life guards. The boy reported that he was surfing at the “Dead Trees” surf area when he was attacked from behind by a gray colored shark that he estimated to be 8 feet in length. The shark attack left the boy with multiple lacerations and puncture wounds to his lower body. Medics transported the victim to the Pahoa Fire Station, then by helicopter to the Hilo Medical Center emergency room. Hawai`i County’s Chopper 1 conducted an aerial search in the area of the attack, but could not find any sign of sharks present. The Pohoiki incident is the second shark-related event on the Big Island today. Hapuna Beach Park was closed on Sunday afternoon August 18 after a shark sighting, and will remain closed for the rest of the day. 18th Aug 13. Posted in East Hawaii News, Featured Articles, News.
Posted on: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 02:07:59 +0000
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