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Surfer Attacked by Shark on Kauai: ‘True Spirit of Aloha’
Chance Swanson, a “well-respected lifeguard,” was attacked by a tiger shark while surfing Hanalei Bay; he suffered serious injuries to his leg.
Key Points
- Chance Swanson was attacked by a tiger shark while surfing in Hanalei Bay, Kauai.
- Swanson sustained serious leg injuries; fundraising efforts launched to cover medical bills.
- Another shark sighting occurred at Poipu Beach; no injury, but precautions taken.
On Wednesday, a surfer was attacked by a shark on Kauai.
The incident occurred around 3:10pm, and the victim has been identified as Chance Swanson. Following the attack from a tiger shark, which occurred at Pine Trees in Hanalei Bay on Kauai’s North Shore, Swanson was treated by first responders. He was later transported to Queens Medical Hospital on Oahu for treatment due to serious leg injuries.
Initial reports did not name the victim, or the shark. Now, a GoFundMe account from the victim’s mother has been started, and provided further details.
The GoFundMe account reads:
“On November 5, 2025, he was attacked by a tiger shark while surfing in Hanalei Bay, Kauai. Chance is a well-respected lifeguard and surfer, and one of the humblest people you will ever meet. He embodies the true spirit of Aloha, and is a shining star, always happy and smiling.
“The first responders on the scene did a fantastic job which ended up saving his life. Chance sustained series injuries to his left leg. Doctors are uncertain and predict a long road to recovery. Chance needed to be medevac’d to Queens Medical on Oahu for further treatment. His insurance will only cover a portion of this treatment, leaving him with an uncertainty of bills ahead.
“Mahalo for all the love and prayers for Chance sent to me and my family. I am humbly asking for your support to help out with future challenges. We are so Blessed that Chance is here with us today.”
Additionally, there have been reports of another shark sighting, this one on the south side of the island, at Poipu Beach later that same day. Nobody was attacked, but officials still put up precautionary warning signs and closed the beach.
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Surfers will know the name Pine Trees, as that’s where Bruce and the late-great Andy Irons cut their teeth, then grew up to be two of the biggest surf stars the world has ever seen, both in their respective ways.
As for another notorious incident on Kauai’s shores, Bethany Hamilton lost her arm on October 31st, 2003 to a tiger shark at Tunnels Beach – about 15-minutes from Hanalei.
See the GoFundMe account for Chance Swanson here.
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Dashel Pierson
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