Maui Pro Surfing Competition on Hold After Shark Attack Injures Rec Surfer

Timothy Rapp @@TRappaRTFeatured ColumnistDecember 9, 2020

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The Maui Pro surf competition in Honolua Bay, Hawaii, which features many of the top female surfers in the world, was put on indefinite hold after a 56-year-old man was attacked by a shark on Tuesday, three hours prior to the second day of the event, per Scott Gleeson of USA Today.

The man reportedly suffered injuries to his leg and required both CPR at the scene and surgery, according to the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Sally Fitzgibbons @Sally_Fitz
Looking back on an unexpected day and sending thoughts and prayers to the victim and all involved with the attack today in the Bay💙🙏The #MauiPro is on hold @wsl https://t.co/NbjlpcJvJQ

The World Surf League released the following statement:

World Surf League @wsl
There will be no competition at the Maui Pro today following a shark incident involving a recreational surfer this morning at Honolua Bay. The WSL is working with authorities and our thoughts are with the victim of this incident. The Maui Pro is on hold until further notice. https://t.co/AGZSkF7wKZ