PAIA, Hawaii – Police in Hawaii said a man died after a shark encounter at a Maui beach.
First responders said offices responded to the beach area of 93 Hana Highway in Paia on Saturday before noon.
Officers said they found a 39-year-old man being transported after he sustained injuries from a shark encounter.
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They said life-saving measures were taken until medics arrived.
The unidentified man was sent to the Maui Memorial Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries and died.
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Officers said there were no signs of foul play, and an autopsy has been scheduled.
This story was reported from Los Angeles.