Man killed in shark attack while swimming 60 yards off Hawaii beach (Independent)

A Californian man was killed in a suspected shark attack in waters off the coast of Maui, Hawaii, on Saturday.

The 65-year-old man, who has not been named, was reportedly swimming about 60 yards off the beach on the Kaanapali Shores area in western Maui.

A witness in a neighbouring hotel reportedly raised the alarm and rescuers sent a jet ski and helicopter to find the man.

They reportedly performed CPR, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

His extensive injuries were consistent with a shark attack, KHON2 News said. Read more

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