Maui surfer recovering after shark attack, thanks 'hero'

Two-time shark attack survivor in Florida says he can’t wait to surf again
Every day, Cole Taschman heads out to Bathtub Beach in Stuart, Florida. The quiet reef on the Atlantic Coast got its name from the “bathtub effect” which breaks up waves, creates a shallow pool at low tide and reduces erosion. For Cole and the Taschman family, who consider the beach their backyard, it is known for something else.
Maui surfer recovering after shark attack, thanks ‘hero’ for watching over him
A 61-year-old Maui surfer was released from the hospital on Friday, just one week after losing his leg in a shark attack in Waiehu. Kenji Nonaka said he’s felt uneasy about sharks ever since his hero died after being attacked on Oahu earlier this year,
Florida surfer survives near-fatal shark attack at same beach, 12 years after first bite
This wasn't Cole Taschman's first brush with a shark. Twelve years prior, he had been bitten by a smaller shark while surfing in the same exact spot at Bathtub Beach in Stuart, Florida.
Surfer's Leg "Completely Severed" in Maui Beach Shark Attack
A 61-year-old man from Hawaii is recovering after a shark attack, with experts warning these are common at this time of year.
61-year-old surfer's leg 'completely severed' in Maui shark attack
A 61-year-old man surfing on the Hawaiian island of Maui had has leg completely severed during a shark attack, local police say.
Despite losing a part of his leg to a shark bite, Maui surfer remains ‘happy, grateful’
By ‘A’ali’i Dukelow Click here for updates on this story MAUI, Hawai’i (KITV) — A Maui man who lost a part of his leg to a shark bite is now out of the hospital and thanking those who saved his life and helped him recover.
Florida man survives his second shark attack in 11 years – and can’t wait to get back out in the water
Florida man survives his second shark attack in 11 years – and can’t wait to get back out in the water - Cole Taschman, 28, ...
Shark bites off part of surfer’s leg in attack near Maui beach, authorities say
The shark attack happened Friday around 7 a.m. local time in the waters near Waiehu Beach Park at a surf spot called Sand ...
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Waiehu shark attack victim released from hospital
Ocean safety officers on a jet ski respond to a Nov. 1 shark attack in Waiehu. The 61-year-old victim has been released ...
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Maui surfer loses part of leg in shark attack, officials say
There were no details provided on what kind of shark was involved. In June, well-known surfer Tamayo Perry was killed in a ...
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Shark bites 61-year-old Maui surfer, completely severing his leg below knee
There were no details provided on what kind of shark was involved. In June, well-known surfer Tamayo Perry was killed in a shark attack while surfing off Oahu’s North Shore.
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Shark ‘completely severs’ leg of Hawaii surfer off Maui beach, authorities say
A 61-year-old surfer in Hawaii had his leg severed when he was bitten in a shark attack in the waters off Maui on Friday morning, authorities said. The man, whose name was not released publicly ...
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Surfer bit by shark off Hawaii coast, part of leg severed in attack
A surfer in Hawaii was bitten by a shark off the coast of Maui Friday, authorities said. County of Maui Police and Fire said in a Friday press release that a 61-year-old local man was surfing at ...
Shark attack study using light ‘decoys’ to fool great whites could lead to protections for surfers, researchers say
Researchers believe their work could mean a 'revolution' in surfboard design that is potentially beneficial here in Australia ...