Tragedy struck off Maui s northern shore as a surfer succumbed to injuries from a shark encounter. While not labeled as an attack, the Maui Police Department reported the incident without specifying the injuries. Ocean Safety Officers swiftly intervened, transporting the victim to shore, where responders attempted life-saving measures. The individual s identity was withheld pending family notification. Investigations found no initial signs of foul play, with an ongoing inquiry and plans for an autopsy. Shark warning signs were placed along Paia Bay by Hawaii s Department of Land and Natural Resources.