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Shark attacks Maui surfer

KIHEI, Hawaii — A 54-year-old man was attacked by a shark while surfing off Maui.

Maui County spokeswoman Mahina Martin said the unidentified man was bitten this morning in the upper right thigh and lower right ankle off Kalama Beach Park.

He man was transported to Maui Memorial Medical Center. His condition wasn't immediately available.

Martin says a 6- to 8-foot sand shark is believed to have carried out the attack.

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