A couple kayaking near Olowalu experienced a close encounter with a tiger shark that grabbed and shook their kayak, leaving bite marks on the vessel. Both kayakers made it safely back to shore.
- Tiger shark attacked a kayak about one mile off Olowalu on Maui’s western shore, leaving visible bite marks.
- The shark appeared longer than the couple’s 12-foot kayak and violently shook the vessel during the encounter.
- Tiger sharks are considered the most dangerous sharks in Hawaiian waters due to their size and feeding habits.
- Hawaii DAR recommends avoiding dawn/dusk water activities, murky waters, and swimming alone to reduce shark encounter risks.
- The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for water recreation activities popular with vacation rental guests.
Source: Abc7Ny
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