Hawaii: Shark incident at Pāʻia Bay on Maui’s north shore

News Release

Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources

04. September 2022

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An apparent shark incident, this afternoon, at Pāʻia Bay on Maui’s north shore has prompted shark warning signs to go up from Baldwin Beach to Taveres Bay.

A woman was transported to the hospital and is being treated for what is described as a “serious bite.” Officers from the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) have responded.

Personnel from the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) and Maui Ocean Safety Officers have put up signs warning people to stay out of the water, one mile on either side of the bay, fronting the basketball courts. The incident happened in front of the courts at Pāʻia Beach Park.

Shark warning signs will remain up and people are asked to stay out of the water until a further assessment and all-clear is issued after 12:00 p.m. on Sunday. No further details are available at this time.

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Update 05 September 2022

SATURDAY MAUI SHARK INCIDENT UPDATE

A 51-year-old, female visitor, from France was the person involved in an encounter with a shark late Saturday afternoon in Pā’ia Bay on Maui’s north shore.

Witnesses reported the water appeared to be murky with low visibility and believe the snorkeler was about 100-feet offshore when the incident occurred. Officers from the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE), nor personnel from the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources have been able to interview the woman.

Normal protocol is to take shark warning signs down at noon, a day after a shark encounter. However, in this case Maui County decided to close several beach parks until Monday morning.

DLNR extends its best wishes for a speedy recovery to the person involved. No further information is available.

Source: Hawaii DLNR (Facebook)