MAUI, Hawaii – A 61-year-old surfer lost part of his leg after being bitten by a shark Friday morning off the beach. Hawaiian Maui Island.

The incident occurred at Waiehu Beach Park, where the man was at a surf spot called “Sand Piles,” according to Maui police and fire officials.

Ocean view and cloud formation, Maui, Hawaii.

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Lifeguards arrived at the scene at 7:05 am and confirmed that the shark had bitten the victim’s leg from the knee down.

The victim was awake and alert while being treated on the beach, according to Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety Deputy Chief Jeff Giesea.

The surfer was then transported to Maui Memorial Medical Center in critical condition, authorities said. His current status was not provided.

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The public is asked to stay out of the water at Waiehu Beach Park until at least noon Saturday, depending on whether more shark activity is detected.

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Maui officials are patrolling nearby waters for shark activity.