#fatal shark attack
Lifeguard fatally injured in shark attack off of Mokuʻauia on Oʻahu’s North Shore
A surfer was fatally injured in a shark attack off of Mokuʻauia islet on the North Shore of Oʻahu Sunday afternoon. Authorities have since identified the victim as Tamayo Perry, 49, a longtime lifeguard with the City and County of Honolulu Ocean Safety division.
Finals Day Called ON at Maui Pro and Billabong Pipe Masters
For the first time in Championship Tour history, women will compete at the world-famous Banzai Pipeline to complete the final rounds of the Maui Pro presented by ROXY. The Maui event was moved to Oʻahu after a fatal shark bite incident at Honolua Bay on Tuesday, Dec. 8 involving a recreational surfer.
Three Secure Quarterfinal Spots in Pipe Masters, Maui Pro Schedule to be Determined
The next call at the Banzai Pipeline will be today, Friday, Dec. 18 at 7 a.m. HST. In addition to continuing the Billabong Pipe Masters presented by Hydro Flask, the call will also determine the schedule for the final day of competition for the Maui Pro presented by ROXY.
Billabong Pipe Masters Called ON, Maui Pro to Will Resume at Banzai Pipeline
The World Surf League is ending the suspension of the Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons presented by Hydro Flask, the first stop on the 2021 Men’s Championship Tour. In addition, the remaining heats in the Maui Pro presented by ROXY will be hosted at the legendary Banzai Pipeline on Oʻahu’s North Shore within the Pipe waiting period, which continues through Sunday, Dec. 20.
Maui Pro: Remainder of Competition Will Not Take Place at Honolua
The remaining heats for the Maui Pro professional women’s surfing event presented by ROXY will not take place at Honolua Bay on Maui, organizers announced. The competition was suspended on Tuesday following after an apparent shark bite incident in which a recreational surfer was bitten. The victim died on Wednesday evening.