Cage-Diving Tours Found Not To Increase Shark Risk

There is no scientific evidence that Oahu North Shore cage-diving tours increase shark attack risk for recreational ocean users in near-shore waters, a two-year study of shark behavior concluded. Scientists from the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology noted a lack of proof during the latest shark tour debate, said biologist Carl Meyer.

Shark Attack Survivor Todd Murashige Savors ‘Second Chance’

Murashige, a competitive surfer, was sitting on his board near the Crouching Lion Inn when he was bitten by what he thinks was a 12-foot tiger shark. He managed to paddle the half-mile back to shore, where he was assisted by a stranger.

Shark Seen Lunching on Turtle near Hawaii Kai

By Tim Sakahara
Its shark versus turtle and it wasn’t much of a fight. While the shark snapped its jaws, the people snapped some shots giving boaters an eye-full.
The pictures were taken on Monday less than a mile off shore in Maunalua Bay just outside the surf spot called Turtles. Koko Crater and Portlock are seen [...]

Hawaii shark attack victim has big bills but a new outlook on life

We covered the shark attack on Todd Murashige at Crouching Lion on Oahu earlier this year. The Honolulu Advertiser published this follow-up story to those events.
By Dan Nakaso, Honolulu Advertiser
KANE’OHE, OAHU
Todd Murashige will have to live with the vicious scars from an attack that ripped his thigh open to the bone — and with the [...]

Daily Coast Guard patrols keep Oahu under watch

We’re lagging behind a few days here, so this article’s not as fresh as our usual catch. Thanks for your patience and all the letters of support we’ve been receiving from dedicated Fear Beneath readers. We always appreciate your feedback!

By William Cole, Honolulu Advertiser
The man snorkeling in July off Kualoa Regional Park apparently didn’t see [...]

Divers Catch Tiger Shark Feasting on a Goat

KGMB 9 News
A group of people diving off the Big Island saw something in the water they never imagined – a tiger shark, devouring a goat.
Joyce Blutt took the pictures about half a mile off Kawaiahae last Monday. She says the shark had eaten half of the goat by the time they got there. If [...]

Another Waimea Bay Shark Sighting Rocks Oahu (?)

The following phenomenally well-written press release just showed up in our inbox (courtesy of KGMB9 News.) This is the second official sighting this week near Waimea Bay – see our coverage and the shocking photo of a shark warning sign on the beach. Tiger sharks are the most common man-eaters in the Islands; and with [...]

Shark Sightings Reported at Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay

NORTH SHORE, OAHU
City Ocean Safety officials today posted warning signs at Sunset Beach and Waimea Bay after a confirmed shark sightings.
Lifeguards saw a six to eight foot shark near the river mouth at Sunset Beach and advised swimmers and surfers to leave the water before posting warning signs at about 3:30 p.m., said Emergency Services [...]

Three sharks sighted near Mauna Kea Beach

BIG ISLAND, HAWAII
State 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 [...]

Shannon Doherty: Let’s Feed Her To The Sharks

How is this newsworthy, you ask? It’s not. At all. -MB

Contact Music wants you to know:
Actress Shannon Doherty is terrified of returning to the sea after a shark attack.
The former Beverly Hills, 90210 star went cage diving off the coast of Hawaii two years ago and “freaked out” when the sharks she hoped to see [...]

Hawaii DLNR Botches Shark Press Release

Marine science writer Susan Scott can be reached at www.susanscott.net

OCEAN WATCH: HONOLULU
After a shark attack on Oahu last week and several shark sightings around the state, the Department of Land and Natural Resources included this phrase in a news release: “Experienced fishermen and scientists know that some shark species come into shallower waters during this [...]

More Shark Sightings Close Windward Oahu Beaches

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 [...]

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