HA‘ENA, KAUAI

Ke‘e Beach is closed this afternoon due to a shark sighting in the area and will remain closed at least until tomorrow morning.

According to Ocean Safety officials, a 6- to 7-foot black tip shark was spotted in the lagoon this afternoon.

Signs are posted in the area warning of the shark sighting and no swimming allowed.

For information about ocean safety, ask a county lifeguard or log-on to www.kauaiexplorer.com

Source: Kauai Garden Island News