He had surfed for 35 years without seeing a shark, and he'd even joked with his son that they were mythical.

The plan would see large floodlights set up at Snapper Rocks, so surfers can keep catching waves into the night.

A Hawaii-based surfer shares tips for staying safe in the water and overcoming a fear of sharks. If you encounter a shark, remain calm, stay on your board, and slowly paddle toward shore or a group.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Collage of a woman surfing, a woman on a beach with a surfboard, and two great white sharks swimming. The surfer who had a ...