The last fatal shark attack in Hawaii was in April 2015 when a snorkeler was killed off Maui.

Snorkeling maui sharks. Snorkeling from Shore or from a boat in Maui it is extremely unlikely you will see a shark or get bit etc. The species of shark suspected to be involved in Saturdays attack was not confirmed although tiger. Best Time for Snorkeling In Maui Snorkeling in Maui is much better during the summer months.

CNN A 73-year-old California man snorkeling off Mauis Kaanapali Beach on Friday morning was apparently bitten by a shark according to the. Its 120 miles of coastline are home to dozens of snorkeling. Mauis main town of Kahului has an average coastal ocean temperature of 78F and an average air temperature of 763F across the last 20 years.

One of the most famous snorkel and dive beaches on the North Shore Sharks Cove has been rated by Scuba Diving Magazine as one of the Top Twelve Shore Dives in the World. I read somewhere 9 million people swim in the ocean in Hawaii every year and 3 or less get bit by a shark. This is one of the best snorkeling spots in Maui.

Located approximately 25 miles off of Mauis south shore Molokini Crater is an underwater volcano islet. Never seen anything but white tips while snorkeling That said Hawaii like other tropical locations is home to a variety of sharks including tiger sharks. The odds are in your favor that youll be able to swim and snorkel safely here.

Jordan Lindsey 21 of Torrance California was snorkeling with her family near Rose Island in the Bahamas when she was attacked by three sharks. Shark safety when snorkeling in Maui If sharks are scaring you away from snorkeling in Maui keep this in mind. Except for possibly seeing the very non aggressive white tip sharks that rest on the bottom during the day your odds of actually seeing a shark are extremely small.

The safest spots for snorkeling especially if you have children would be. In south Maui you have Poolenalena Ulua and Mokapu Beach. That said there are snorkeling tours and scuba diving tours for beginners that you may find to be worth it that give you a better chance at turtle sightings and colorful tropical fish sightings.