#maui shark bite

Surfer from Haʻikū dies after being bit by shark at Maui’s Pāʻia Bay

Maui County closed Baldwin Beach Park and Lower Pā’ia Park (Baby Beach) due to the shark encounter.

PHOTOS: 12-14 Foot Shark Bites Board of Surfer in Māʻalaea, No Injuries

A surfer is safe after a 12-14 foot shark bit his board. Officials say he had to shove the board into the shark to fend off the attack.