Surfer dies after shark “encounter” in Hawaii
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Surfer dies after shark “encounter” in Hawaii

Associated Press  

PAIA, Hawaii — A surfer in Hawaii has died after being injured in a shark encounter off Maui’s northern shore, according to the Maui Police Department. Ocean Safety Officers grabbed and transported the man by jet ski to shore, where responders performed life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived and took the victim to a hospital for further treatment, police said in a news release. Authorities did say the man was from Haiku, a small community on Maui’s north side. The man was injured on Paia Bay, near Haiku, and shark warning signs were placed on beaches one mile on either side of the bay, according to Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources.

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Terrifying moment giant shark clamps its jaws around a diver's head in surprise attack off paradise island

Daily Mail  

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The Independent  

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Former pro surfer known for riding huge Pipeline waves dies in shark attack while surfing off Oahu
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Former pro surfer known for riding huge Pipeline waves dies in shark attack while surfing off Oahu

Associated Press  

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Pirates of the Caribbean actor Tamayo Perry killed in shark attack in Hawaii
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Pirates of the Caribbean actor Tamayo Perry killed in shark attack in Hawaii

ABC  

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Former pro surfer known for riding huge Pipeline waves dies in shark attack while surfing off Oahu
6 months ago

Former pro surfer known for riding huge Pipeline waves dies in shark attack while surfing off Oahu

Associated Press  

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Tamayo Perry, surfer in ‘Blue Crush’ and ‘Hawaii Five-0,’ dies after apparent shark attack
6 months ago

Tamayo Perry, surfer in ‘Blue Crush’ and ‘Hawaii Five-0,’ dies after apparent shark attack

LA Times  

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Boston woman killed shark attack while paddleboarding in Bahamas, police say
1 year ago

Boston woman killed shark attack while paddleboarding in Bahamas, police say

The Independent  

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Boston woman mauled to death by shark while paddleboarding in Bahamas a day after her wedding
1 year ago

Boston woman mauled to death by shark while paddleboarding in Bahamas a day after her wedding

Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 5 months ago

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The Independent  

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Cheating Death: Watch Terrifying Tiger Shark Attack On Kayaker In Hawaii
1 year, 7 months ago

Cheating Death: Watch Terrifying Tiger Shark Attack On Kayaker In Hawaii

News 18  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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Associated Press  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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The Independent  

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Australian swimmer dies in shark attack in New Caledonia
1 year, 10 months ago

Australian swimmer dies in shark attack in New Caledonia

ABC  

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2 years ago

Woman ‘killed by shark attack’ in Hawaii said she was ‘following her dreams’ in moving final Facebook post

The Independent  

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Police say swimmer may have suffered shark bite off Long Island beach
2 years, 5 months ago

Police say swimmer may have suffered shark bite off Long Island beach

The Independent  

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Man missing after shark attack at Fremantle's Port Beach in Perth, WA
3 years, 1 month ago

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ABC  

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Shark attack: Surfer seriously injured after being bitten by great white while swimming in California
3 years, 5 months ago

Shark attack: Surfer seriously injured after being bitten by great white while swimming in California

The Independent  

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Shark pulls 10-year-old boy from boat and attacks him off Tasmania coast
4 years, 5 months ago

Shark pulls 10-year-old boy from boat and attacks him off Tasmania coast

CNN  

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