Shark at Kanaha (Maui)

rightguard · Since 22 Oct 2012 29 Posts Maui

Sunday Hawaii had it's 4th shark attack in 20 days. That is humans bit not boards. Water seems a little scary these days.

sirmichaelo · Since 26 Mar 2010 353 Posts Maui Obsessed

The water is a little bit tenuous lately.

Here's a great database of Hawaii shark attacks by year. The average is about 5-6 per year. The most recent ones aren't added yet until the final verdicts come out:

http://www.hawaiisharks.com/incidents.html

Thank god the ocean is as flat as a parking lot right now. No temptations to battle the odds.

1surfer · Tue Aug 20, 13 7:26 am **Mating**

A friend of mine who has always lived on Maui suggested that it was shark mating season and that is why they are all in close. He seemed to think that was common knowledge. I have no idea. Anybody ever hear that ?

Sasquatch · Since 09 Mar 2005 2102 Posts PNW Bigfoot

So, did the German woman who was attacked and lost her arm get attacked where the kiteboarders board was chomped upon?

What is the proximity of these 4 attacks in relation to each other?

jaksavage · Since 02 Dec 2009 216 Posts hood river Stoked

Kiteboard in kanaha ne side
german gal in makena sw side
@ 8 miles as the crow flies but a much longer swim.

Definition of wilderness
When you enter the food chain and you aren't at the top. Shocked

Justsmile · Since 20 Jul 2009 1530 Posts Not Portland XTreme Poster

A friend told me a kid was bit surfing on the big island. Heard he will be on and not lose his legs along with being able to return surfing. One happy outcome!!

marybear · Since 06 Aug 2007 75 Posts thehood

do theY make a chainsuit for kiters maYbe wet suit companYs could incorporate metalmash suit for shielding against sharkbite Cool