KSBY 6 News is reporting that a shark advisory has been issued for Port San Luis and Avila Beach.Port San Luis Harbor Patrol says at about 9 a.m. Wednesday a sea lion was found with an evident shark bite. Harbor managers say a sea lion was attacked by a shark but at this time they do not know the location of the attack.As a precaution, Harbor Patrol has posted a shark advisory sign throughout Port San Luis and Avila Beach. The signs warn folks to enter the water at their own risk and will … [Read more...]
Australian Shark Activity Incites “Expert Opinions”
Saturday, October 25, 2008 By View Comments
The Tweed Daily NewsPeople should be more concerned about bull sharks in Tweed's murky rivers than great whites in the ocean, a local shark expert said yesterday.Over the past few days great whites have been caught off Rainbow Bay and Mermaid Beach, and on Sunday Snapper Rocks swimmers had to be evacuated from the surf following several shark sightings.According to Dr. Daniel Bucher, senior lecturer in marine biology and fisheries at SCU, there is no need to panic, but swimmers should … [Read more...]
Three sharks sighted near Mauna Kea Beach
Thursday, October 2, 2008 By View Comments
BIG ISLAND, HAWAIIState parks has closed Hapuna and Wailea Beaches on the Big island today.Three sharks were sighted between Puako and Mauna Kea Beach around 9:30 this morning. A 12 foot tiger shark was spotted approximately 600 yards off the Puako boat ramp, an eight foot shark was seen approximately 300 yards off Maumae Beach and an eight foot shark was seen approximately 200 yards off of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.The Department of Land and Natural Resources has posted warning signs on … [Read more...]
More Shark Sightings Close Windward Oahu Beaches
Sunday, September 14, 2008 By View Comments
Two reported shark sightings on Oahu's Windward side. The first closed Waimanalo Beach Park. Someone saw a 15-foot tiger shark in the water. Lifeguards posted signs.Then on Sunday afternoon, someone reported a six to eight foot shark at Lanikai. Astate land officer could not confirm the sighting so the beach is still open. This comes after a busy week of sightings and one attack.On the Big Island, what state experts call the biggest influx they have seen in a long time kept beaches from Hapuna … [Read more...]
Big Island Beaches Re-Opened
Saturday, September 13, 2008 By View Comments
After six days of beach closures on the Big Island of Hawaii (Hapuna State Park, Waialea Bay, Spencer Beach Park, Maumai Beach, and Kauauhai Harbor,) lifeguards are taking down the warning signs, while still warning beach users to be vigilant.Officials and local residents have been somewhat puzzled by the extreme amount of shark activity in recent weeks, including sightings of up to fifteen tiger sharks in one day, as well as the follow-up sightings that kept the beaches closed for an extended … [Read more...]
Big Island of Hawaii: Recent Shark Activity Google Map
Thursday, September 11, 2008 By View Comments
We received the following email from loyal Fear Beneath reader Allegra earlier today (thanks Allegra!):Hey There-I'm an SB local who is has been reading the fear beneath for a few months now. About a month ago I booked a ticket to visit my college roommate who now lives in Captain Cook on the big island of Hawaii (just south of Kona).In the past few weeks I have become increasingly nervous about participating in water sports while in Hawaii due to the shark sightings/attacks/beach closures. … [Read more...]
More Shark Sightings Keep Big Island Beaches Closed
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 By View Comments
The Big Island has experienced an unusually radical amount of shark activity lately, disturbing some locals and leaving many asking "why?" The Fear Beneath reports on continued shark sightings in the Maumai Beach area.Recreational ocean users are now encouraged to avoid completely and/ or use extreme caution in the following areas: Hapuna State Park, Waialea Bay, Spencer Beach Park, Maumai Beach, and Kauauhai Harbor. The following brief press release was issued by KITV4 Honolulu News:HONOLULUThe … [Read more...]
15 Large Tiger Shark Sightings close Big Island Beaches
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 By View Comments
The Fear Beneath has covered a string of shark-related events on the Big Island of Hawaii in the last couple of weeks. We reported on three shark sightings closing the beaches a couple days ago, and the disappearance of Big Island man Kameron Brown that coincided with the sighting of an extremely large great white shark off the coast nearby.BIG ISLAND, HAWAIIWatch where you swim on the Big Island. After two days of shark worries, a string of sightings shuts down yet another beach.State … [Read more...]
Big Island Beaches Remain Closed – Three Shark Sightings
Sunday, September 7, 2008 By View Comments
HONOLULUFor the second day in a row, Big Island officials said they have closed beaches in the South Kohala area because of sharks.A Big Island helicopter spotted three sharks in the area between Puako and Mauna Kea Beach Sunday morning.A tiger shark 10 to 12 feet in length was seen 600 yards off Puako boat ramp.The two other sharks were seen off Maumae Beach and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.Hapuna and Wailea Beaches are closed.Source: KITV Honolulu News … [Read more...]
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