| Date of attack: | September 3rd 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Lower Paia Beach Park, Maui, Hawaii |
| Shark species: | unknown |
| Name of victim: | female |
| Age of victim: | 51 years old |
| Sex of victim: | F |
| Activity: | Swimming or Snorkeling |
| Injury: | Injuries to left arm and right hand |
French Tourist Critically Injured in Shark Attack in Maui
On September 3, 2022, a 51-year-old French woman was seriously injured in a shark attack while snorkeling at Lower Paia Beach Park on the north shore of Maui, Hawaii. The attack occurred around 4:10 p.m., approximately 100 yards from shore in murky water.
Bystanders noticed the woman struggling and brought her to shore. Witnesses reported that her left arm was completely severed, and most of her right hand was also missing. Emergency responders transported her to Maui Memorial Medical Center in critical condition.
Following the attack, authorities closed the beach and posted warning signs along a one-mile stretch of shoreline.
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