A diver was found unresponsive off the Makapuu shoreline this morning and taken in critical condition to an area hospital.

The man, who was in his 50s, was brought to shore by beachgoers at about 10:45 a.m. in the area known as “Baby Makapuu,” which is across from Sea Life Park and next to Makapuu Beach Park.

Shayne Enright, spokeswoman for Honolulu Emergency Medical Services, said lifeguards performed CPR on the diver until the Fire Department arrived. The patient was transferred to Emergency Medical Services and continued to receive lifesaving care en route to the hospital.