2023年6月13日 · Sharks are a very important animal found in Hawaii’s waters, particularly in Maui. There are about 40 species of sharks that can be found in the waters around Hawaii, but only about 10 will be seen close to shore. For years, sharks have played an important part in Hawaiian culture.

Provoked incidents are defined by the International Shark Attack File as occurring “when a human initiates physical contact with a shark, e.g. a diver bit after grabbing a shark, a fisher bit while removing a shark from a net, and attacks on spearfishers and those feeding sharks.”

In order to better understand tiger shark movement patterns, the Shark Research Group from the Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology equipped 41 tiger sharks with satellite and/or acoustic tags off Maui and Oʻahu and tracked their movements for up to two years.

2022年5月16日 · Maui attracts several different shark species due to the abundance of coral reefs surrounding the island. The most common sharks that have been sighted in Maui waters include: Whitetip reef sharks

2023年1月13日 · According to data from the Department of Land and Resources, Maui has experienced 62 documented shark “incidents” since 1995, or an average of 2.2 incidents per year. Out of those 62, there were 13 instances with no bodily …

2023年9月14日 · Shark bites are very rare in Maui Island — and fatal attacks more rare — but the chance is not zero. There are approximately 7 to 8 shark attacks on Maui Island per year. According to the Hawaii State Department of Land and Natural Resources, Maui had 62 shark incidents from 1995 to 2022.

During this cage-free dive into our 750,000-gallon Open Ocean exhibit, everything you thought you knew about sharks will dissolve and transform into deep respect and an urge to protect. Reserve your spot today for an intimate experience with over 20 sharks, hundreds of fish, and rays. WHY ARE SHARKS IMPORTANT TO THE OCEAN ECOSYSTEM?

2024年10月8日 · October signals the arrival of spooky season — but on Maui, it’s not just ghouls and ghosts you should consider. October is “Sharktober.” Historically, October has the highest number of shark encounters in Hawaii, earning it the nickname “Sharktober.” Among the islands, Maui has the highest recorded number of shark incidents.

2021年3月5日 · Not only does Maui have the highest number of tiger sharks in the state, the area also sees the most shark attacks, according to local scientists who have tracked and studied Hawaii sharks for...

The sandbar shark is light gray or tan in coloration with white on its ventral side. Lacking distinct markings, its tall dorsal fin is a distinguishing characteristic. The maximum length recorded for a sandbar in Hawai‘i is 6.4 feet, while the average is 5 feet.