A 39-year-old man from Haiku, identified as Jason Carter, died after a shark bite incident in Maui, Hawaii. Despite rescue efforts and life-saving measures performed at the scene and at Maui Memorial Medical Centre, he succumbed to his injuries. Shark attacks are rare, with 57 incidents reported globally in 2022, primarily in Florida and Australia. This incident adds to the count of shark-related fatalities.
A 39-year-old man died after a shark encounter off the coast of Maui, Hawaii. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, he succumbed to his injuries at Maui Memorial Medical Center. His identity is being withheld for 24 hours to allow family notifications. Shark attacks are rare, with fatal incidents being particularly uncommon. The last fatal shark encounter in Hawaii was recorded in December 2022.
A 39-year-old man died after a shark encounter at Paia Bay in Maui, despite first responders' efforts to save him. The incident prompted the closure of nearby beaches and the posting of shark warning signs. An investigation into the event is ongoing, and the man's identity has not been released pending notification of his family.
