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The swell was north, the winds were light, and most importantly the Pipe Masters were on hold. Yesterday all eyes were on Jaws as the world's best big wave surfers, plus a phalanx of photographers, flew into Maui.

Photographer Matt Dunbar was among them.

Mark Mathews gunning for the shoulder.

Stephen Koehne shows perfect positioning.

Kai Lenny sans SUP and paddle.

Makana Eleogram ditches his board as the end bowl throws.

Billy Kemper on the right as Jamie Sterling opts left.

Francisco Porcella taking a lip to the back.

Billy Kemper again.

Keala Kennelly fell moments after this shot was taken and took the lip on the head.

Tyler Larronde stands tall as the wave exhales.

Jamie Sterling agin on the left.

Kai Lenny caught deep on the peak.

Tom Lowe (at left) flew in from England for the swell.