WSL also stated on the social media IG that the victim of the shark attack on the Honolua Bay on Tuesday had unfortunately passed away. (Schematic) Picture: Retrieved from Wikipedia
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The 2020 “Billabong Pipeline Masters” Surfing Contest has been held in Honolua Bay, Hawaii, USA since the 8th. However, a local citizen went to surf in the waters early in the morning and was killed by a shark. The organizer had to suspend the women’s competition, and the news broke out and caused a social uproar.
A press release issued by the Department of Land and Resources of Hawaii pointed out that a 56-year-old man from Lahaina, West Maui, went surfing in Honolua Bay in the early morning of the 8th, but was killed by a shark. At present, warning signs have been placed in the waters. Remind the public that the organizer, the World Surf League (WSL), voluntarily suspended the competition for safety reasons.
According to a “CNN” report, Maui Memorial Medical Center officials revealed during an interview that the murdered man had passed away on Wednesday evening, and the organizer WSL also stated on the social media IG that Tuesday The victim of the shark attack in Honolua Bay tragically passed away. WSL is here to mourn the victims’ family and friends.
“CNN” mentioned that at present WSL does not plan to cancel the competition completely. After discussing with the local government and surfers, it will study the completion of the competition in other waters of Hawaii.
A 56-year-old man from Lahaina, West Maui, went surfing in Honolua Bay early in the morning on the 8th. He was bitten by a shark and died after being sent to hospital.
Due to the recent outbreak of a surfer being killed by a shark in Honolua Bay, Hawaii, the 2020 “Billabong Pipeline Masters” surfing contest is currently suspended.
The organizer WSL also stated on the social media IG that the victim of the shark attack in Honolua Bay on Tuesday has unfortunately passed away. WSL is here to mourn the victims’ family and friends.
A 56-year-old man from Lahaina, West Maui, went surfing in Honolua Bay early in the morning on the 8th. He was bitten by a shark and died after being sent to hospital. The picture shows a surfboard bitten off by a shark.Picture: Retrieved from the website of the Hawaii Department of Land and Resources
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Due to the recent outbreak of a surfer being killed by a shark in Honolua Bay, Hawaii, the 2020 “Billabong Pipeline Masters” surfing contest is currently suspended. Picture: Retrieved from worldsurfleague.com
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