#deadly shark attack

Investigations into Maui shark incident conclude, additional information shared

December 16, 2022 · 8:53 PM UTC
A report from the DOCARE investigating officer found that, based on information from the woman’s husband and an eyewitness, her disappearance is classified as “shark attack-fatal.” The MPD report terms the disappearance as a “miscellaneous accident-fatal.”

Maui Shark Behavior Study Findings to be Released

May 16, 2016 · 6:39 PM UTC
The study was commissioned after a spike in the number of shark bite incidents on Maui in 2012 and 2013, which tapered off somewhat in 2014.

South Maui Beaches Reopen After Deadly Shark Bite Incident

April 30, 2015 · 11:53 PM UTC
State enforcement officers reopened south Maui beaches at noon today following yesterday’s deadly shark encounter at the popular Kanahena surf spot often referred to as “Dumps.”