61-Year-Old Surfer Loses Leg in Maui Shark Attack

Kenji, an experienced local surfer, bravely swam to shore after a shark severed his leg below the knee.

The attack occurred Friday morning at Waiehu Beach Park's Sand Piles surf spot in Maui.
Kenji was assisted by fellow surfers and first responders who applied tourniquets to control bleeding.
Despite his critical condition, Kenji expressed his enduring love for the ocean after surgery.
Authorities closed the beach and advised the public to stay out of the water as patrols monitored for shark activity.
Maui has recorded multiple shark attacks in recent years, highlighting ongoing safety concerns for surfers.