Surfer survives close encounter with shark
20 October 2009, 02:01
Kihei, Hawaii - Witnesses say a 54-year-old surfer made it to shore on his own after a shark attack off the coast of Maui.
The unidentified man was treated and released for bites to his upper right thigh and lower right ankle after the Monday morning attack at Kalama Beach Park.
Maui County spokesperson Mahina Martin says a two-metre sand shark was believed to be the culprit.
The beach was closed until sunset after the attack. - Sapa-AP
The unidentified man was treated and released for bites to his upper right thigh and lower right ankle after the Monday morning attack at Kalama Beach Park.
Maui County spokesperson Mahina Martin says a two-metre sand shark was believed to be the culprit.
The beach was closed until sunset after the attack. - Sapa-AP
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