California snorkeler injured in shark attack in Hawaii The 73-year-old man snorkeling in Kaanapali sustained minor injuries, state officials said. The victim called 911 and was taken to a hospital, where he was interviewed by state Division of Aquatic Resources education specialist Adam Wong as part of ongoing documentation of shark attacks, the Department of Land and Natural Resources said. The … With Stephanie Lodge, Georgie Banks, Nicola Wright, Andrew Rolfe. It happened around 7:45 a.m. Shark warnings remain up on Maui beaches after the first deadly attack in the U.S. this year claimed the life of a 65-year-old man. Friday, January 22, 2021 MAUI (KABC) -- A 73-year-old snorkeler from California was bitten by a shark estimated to be 8 feet long off the coast of Maui. A man died after an apparent shark attack in Kaanapali on Maui Saturday. KITV A man was killed in a shark attack … The Hawaii Tourism Authority has no statement after a 65 visitor from Granite Bay, California swimming in front of his resort hotel, the Aston Kaanapali Shores on Maui’s Ka’anapali Beach Park was eaten by a shark on Sunday. Lifeguards believe this to be a reef shark. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our guidelines. Copyright © 2021 StarAdvertiser.com. Authorities say the man killed by a shark in Hawaii this weekend was a 65-year-old resident of California. A 65-year-old California man died Saturday morning following an apparent shark attack in waters off Kaanapali. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. The victim is a 65-year-old Thomas Smiley from Granite Bay, California. Submit your coronavirus news tip. A 73-year-old California man snorkeling off the coast of Maui was attacked Friday by an 8-foot-long shark. By Wendy Osher ***Check back for updates, which will be posted as they become available. “We were very pleased this one had a good outcome,” said Tracy Dallarda, spokeswoman for Maui Health. In 2020, half of all encounters, or three out of the six recorded by the state Division of Aquatic Resources, were on Maui. (They include only confirmed unprovoked attacks to humans.). Diver Marc Riglos was bitten by a tiger shark on the right leg on Nov. 4. A stretch of the beach, popularly known as Kaanapali, will be closed through noon Saturday, it said. In October, a visitor from California was injured while fighting off a shark. They will be removed once officers and lifeguards assess the ocean for sharks and give the all clear. A roughly 8-foot shark bit a 73-year-old California man in the calf this morning while he was snorkeling roughly 40 yards off Kaanapali Beach, fronting the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas. Download the NBC News app for breaking news. A 73-year-old California man suffered minor injuries in a shark attack off the Hawaiian island of Maui on Friday morning, state officials said. A 73-year-old California man snorkeling off Maui's Ka'anapali Beach on Friday morning was apparently bitten by a shark, … (1:25 p.m. 4/2/13) County officials released further details in a shark attack incident in Ka’anapali … Researchers attributed it to the large shallow ocean shelf of reef habitat surrounding Maui, where a wide variety of prey exists for tiger sharks. Dog survives shark attack By CNN Staff | February 11, 2021 at 7:29 PM CST - Updated February 12 at 9:16 AM (WSVN) - A Florida dog owner said she witnessed a shark attack her two-year-old dog. Honolulu, HI 96813 The last fatal shark attack in Hawaii was in 2015, when a snorkeler off Maui was killed. A 73-year-old man was bitten by a shark off the coast of Maui while snorkeling on Friday. #7-210 Man killed in shark attack off Hawaii coast More The victim, described as being in his 50s, was about 150 yards into the water at Kaanapali Shores when the attack occurred. Just before 2:30 p.m. the woman was around 100 yards from shore when she was attacked by a shark. A DAR education specialist met the victim at the hospital to gather more information on the shark bite to provide information to the state and international databases. A 14-foot tiger shark was blamed for the attack, which included "severe lacerations" to the victim's left leg, they said. The victim received severe lacerations to the torso, left arm and forehead. A 73-year-old California man is being treated for minor injuries after encountering a shark this morning while snorkeling off Airport Beach in front of the Maui Westin at Ka‘anapali. A roughly 8-foot shark bit a 73-year-old California man in the calf this morning while he was snorkeling roughly 40 yards off Kaanapali Beach, fronting the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas. The Division of Aquatic Resources put up shark warning signs from Puu Kekaa (Black Rock Beach) to Honokowai Beach Park, which will remain up until at least noon today. Updated: Sat, 23 Jan 2021 01:34:07 GMT. "First responders, ocean safety and conservation law enforcement officials are always pleased when someone walks away from a shark encounter with only minor injuries," the department said in a statement. Morrell's body was recovered and later autopsied at Maui Memorial Hospital by the County Coroner. The first one took place on January 2. The attack by the 8–11-foot (2.4–3.4 m) tiger shark occurred in 10–15 feet (3.0–4.6 m) of water and was witnessed by victim's snorkeling partner and groundskeeper. The 35-year-old woman was snorkeling off Kaanapali Nov. 26 in a spot called the S Turns. The last Hawaii shark attack occurred on Maui on Dec. 8, 2020, at 7:55 a.m. at Honolua Bay in 10 feet or so of turbid water. VIDEO: Man dies after shark attack near Kaanapali Beach in Hawaii. Signs reading "Warning Shark Sighted Keep Out" were posted. The incident was the sixth shark-bite case of … Click here to see our full coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. Having trouble with comments? Shark warning signs are posted Sunday in the … For incidents prior to 1995, see Balazs, G.H. KAANAPALI, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Authorities on Maui responded to an apparent shark attack in Kaanapali on Friday morning. The incident is the second shark attack of the year in Hawaii. The visitor survived with only a few cuts to the leg, the Maui Fire Department reported, and was taken to Maui Memorial Hospital, where he was treated and released. Directed by Rebecca Matthews. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. The man was about 40 yards from shore when he suffered cuts to his calf, officials said. The state’s website also shows that another tiger shark attack occurred near the latest attack at Honokowai, on Nov. 26, 50 to 100 yards from shore, while the victim was snorkeling in turbid water at a depth of about 12 feet. Surfers in the water said they saw a gray, four-foot long shark in the area of the attack. Friday’s incident comes six weeks after a fatal shark attack … All rights reserved. 500 Ala Moana Blvd. Friday’s shark bite incident also occurred about the same time, at 7:45 a.m., in calm waters, MFD reported. Learn more here. 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The man managed to swim back to shore on his own and called 911, the Department of Land and Natural Resources said in a news release, describing the area as off Airport Beach. By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the Terms of Service. A 73-year-old California man snorkeling off Maui's Ka'anapali Beach on Friday morning was apparently bitten by a shark, according to the Maui Department of Fire … A man died after an apparent shark attack in Kaanapali on Maui, Saturday. VIDEO: Man dies after shark attack near Kaanapali Beach in Hawaii. Dennis Romero writes for NBC News and is based in Los Angeles. During their recent visit Jan. 22, Jerry was bitten by a shark while snorkeling off Ka’anapali Beach. The wound was initially attributed to a cookiecutter shark, but a tooth fragment recovered from the victim was determined not to have come from a shark, based on information from the International Shark Attack File. When lifeguards pulled the swimmer to shore and began CPR, he was missing a leg from the knee down. Courtesy photo “Shark bait,” a slang term for a person swimming or surfing alone in the ocean, became more than an idiom to a 73-year-old Thousand Oaks resident last month. Last month, a surfer was fatally attacked by a shark at Honolua Bay in Maui, officials said. State officials said officers would patrol the area to warn people not to go in the water. People walk near a beach following a suspected shark attack at Bowentown near Waihī in New Zealand, January 8, 2021. Jan. 23, 2021, 5:01 AM UTC Those around her can not be trusted, and as the blood thirsty shark awaits her to step back into the sea, Lexy will have to face her demons once more and go against the shark. The 73-year-old man snorkeling in Kaanapali sustained minor injuries, state officials said.