Hawaii man dies after shark encounter while surfing off Maui's north shore

2024-12-24 08:16:25 source: category:Back

Paia, Hawaii — A surfer in Hawaii has died after being injured in a shark encounter off Maui's northern shore, according to the Maui Police Department. Authorities stopped short of calling the event an attack and didn't describe the man's injuries.

Ocean Safety Officers grabbed and transported the man by jet ski to shore, where responders performed life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived and took the victim to a hospital for further treatment, police said in a news release.

The man's identity was not immediately released pending the notification of extended family and friends. Authorities did say the man was from Haiku, a small community on Maui's north side.

There were no initial signs of foul play. The investigation was ongoing and an autopsy was scheduled, according to the police department.

The man was injured on Paia Bay, near Haiku, and shark warning signs were placed on beaches one mile on either side of the bay, according to Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources.

    In:
  • Shark
  • Shark Attack
  • Hawaii

More:Back

Recommend

Utah AD Mark Harlan fined $40,000 for ripping referees and the Big 12 after loss to BYU

This article has been updated to include comments from the Big 12.After Utah’s last-minute 22-21 los

'The Voice': Reba McEntire connects with Dylan Carter after emotional tribute to late mother

Niall Horan’s heartthrob status has become his not-so-secret weapon on “The Voice.”Horan was blown a

Jurors in New Mexico convict extended family on kidnapping charges; 2 convicted on terrorism charges

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jurors have convicted four members of an extended family in a federal kidna