Man surfing off Maui dies after shark encounter, Hawaii officials say

A 39-year-old surfer died after a shark encounter in Maui on Saturday, officials in Hawaii said. 

The man encountered the shark in Paia Bay around 11:10 a.m. local time, the Maui Fire Department said. Ocean Safety officers transported the wounded man to shore via a jet ski, according to the County of Maui Facebook page. He received treatment on the shore before being taken to a hospital, where he died. 

The man has not yet been publicly identified.