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Shark Severs 61-Year-Old Surfer's Leg Below Knee in Maui

Nov 2, 2024, 09:00 AM

A 61-year-old surfer was bitten by a shark while surfing off Waiehu Beach Park in Maui, Hawaii, on Friday morning. The shark severed his leg below the knee. The man managed to get to shore on his own, where police officers who arrived first tried to control the bleeding with tourniquets. He was alert while being treated on shore and was taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center in critical condition. Authorities have not released details about the type of shark involved.