The Maui News / CHRIS SUGIDONO photo ... After their encounter with the shark, the men swam to shore and notified lifeguards around noon. Lifeguards immediately cleared the waters and closed ...

Sharks live in the ocean. Surfers do not. We are merely visitors, occasionally entering the domain of sharks (and many other creatures), enjoying all that the ocean has to offer (surfing, swimming ...

Maui outpaces all other Hawaiian islands ... else or in groups so other people can provide help. Although shark bites occur around the year, there is a slight increase in the late fall, he added.

Four occurred in waters off Oahu, while one occurred off Waiehu Beach Park on Maui. The surfer in that ... you can sight sharks in and around surf spots and nothing happens, ” said Kim Holland ...

Joshua Head and his girlfriend were vacationing in Hawaii. He told her they were going to swim with sharks at the Maui Ocean Center, as she is a huge shark enthusiast. What she didn't realize is ...

For those visitors wanting to get closer to the marine life, the Maui Ocean Center offers a cage-free shark dive in its Open ... And for reviewers who had snorkeled around the island, the aquarium ...

Turtles are known to be a favorite meal for tiger sharks. This is why they are often seen around areas with lots of turtles. Maui, being one of them.” “I did not speak to the surfer.

“Even in Hawaii, we know from quite recent experiences, you can sight sharks in and around surf spots and nothing ... areas are near popular beaches on Maui. Last year, most shark incidents ...

State records show there were a total of five shark attacks in Hawaii last year, including the tragedy that ended the life of well-known surfer and lifeguard Tamayo Perry on Oahu’s North Shore.