"39-Year-Old Surfer Dies Following Shark Encounter in Maui's Paia Bay"

A 39-year-old surfer died after a shark encounter off the coast of Maui, Hawaii. The incident occurred at Paia Bay and is the only fatal shark attack in Hawaii for the year 2023. Following the attack, nearby beaches were closed and warning signs were posted. This event adds to the statistics of shark encounters in the U.S., with Florida having the highest number of unprovoked attacks. The type of shark involved in the Maui attack has not been specified.