Schafer, 38, was was fatally attacked by sharks off a Stuart, Fla., beach Wednesday, Feb 3, 2010. Schafer was the first person killed in a shark attack in Florida in five years, experts said.A 38-year-old kiteboarder was killed by sharks Wednesday at Stuart Beach in Florida.

Authorities say Stephen Howard Schafer was surrounded by sharks about a quarter mile from the beach when a lifeguard rescued him on a surfboard and brought him to shore.

Schafer suffered multiple bite wounds and was later pronounced dead at the local hospital.