| USA TODAY
A season-opening event in Hawaii that showcases the best female surfers in the world was postponed due to a shark attack of a male recreational surfer Tuesday, according to state wildlife officials.
The Maui Pro, held in Honolua Bay as the semifinals of the World Surf League, was put on hold after the shark attack occurred three hours before competition.
The unidentified man, 56, suffered injuries to his leg and needed CPR before being taken to the hospital and admitted for surgery, according to the state’s Department of Land and Natural Resources.
As of Wednesday morning, the man’s condition and severity of injuries was unclear.
World Surf League chief executive Erik Logan said in a statement he was not yet sure when the competition would be able to resume as organizers assessed safety protocol.
“There will be no competition at the Maui Pro today following a shark incident,” the World Surf League posted on Twitter. “The WSL is working with authorities and our thoughts are with the victim of this incident. The Maui Pro is on hold until further notice.”
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