#kayak fishing maui

Mākena Beaches Closed Following Confirmed Shark Sighting

Crews from the Department of Land and Natural Resources closed a portion of beach near Puʻuōlaʻi in Mākena following a shark sighting by divers in the area, officials tell Maui Now.

Victim in Fatal Shark Bite Identified as Washington State Visitor

Maui police have since identified the victim who sustained fatal injuries in a shark attack offshore of Mākena Maui on Monday as 57-year-old Patrick A. Briney.

VIDEO: Extreme Kayak Fishing Operator Highlights Safety

Jon Jon Tabon, the owner of Local Fishing Knowledge on Maui, spoke with Maui Now about kayak fishing safety and the growing popularity of the extreme sport following reports today of the fatal shark attack in waters off of Maui.