Look for warning signs. If a shark has been spotted in your area recently, be wary of the danger. Often, beaches have signs indicating whether a shark has been spotted in the area recently. Don't ignore the signs.
South Maui snorkeling areas lack lifeguards and warning signs, and ocean drownings have caused multiple visitor deaths, making lifeguarded swimming and never snorkeling alone critical.
A 69-year-old tourist, Frank Archuleta Jr., died while snorkeling at Makena Landing, highlighting drowning risks and urging adherence to ocean safety and lifeguard use.
