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Big Island Beaches Re-Opened

Saturday, September 13, 2008 By Martin Brody 4 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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beach Closures, Hawaii, Shark Sightings Tagged With: Beach Closures, big island, Hapuna State Park, Hawaii, Kauauhai Harbor, Maumai Beach, open beaches, Shark Sightings, Spencer Beach Park, Waialea Bay

“I’m Never Going To Go Out There Again.”

Friday, September 12, 2008 By Martin Brody Leave a Comment

Peller Marion Was Attacked On Maui Nearly A Year Ago

The Honolulu Advertiser covers previous survivors of shark attacks in Hawaii over the last year or so.HAWAIIBy Eloise AguiarMore than a year after separate encounters with sharks, a victim of a shark attack and the parent of a victim say things mostly have returned to normal.But Peller Marion, of Mill Valley, Calif., an artist and writer who was attacked on Maui last year, said sometimes she has problems sleeping and feels like she's floating in water.And Joshua Sumait, 16, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hawaii, Shark Attack Victims Tagged With: crouching lion, Hawaii, joshua sumait, maui, peller marion, shark attack, shark bite survivor

Hawaiian Shark Activity: What’s The Explanation?

Friday, September 12, 2008 By Martin Brody Leave a Comment

Sharks are suddenly more conspicuous at Hawaii's beaches - and there's no clear reason for increased sightings and attacks, experts claim. There is no denying it - sharks seem to be coming close to shore a lot lately.HAWAIIBy Dave DondoneauFor the past week, up to 15 large tiger sharks have lingered along five miles of the Big Island's Kohala Coast, near the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, coming within 20 yards of shore.Several beaches have been closed on O'ahu in the past two weeks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hawaii, Shark Attacks, Shark Sightings Tagged With: big island, crouching lion, Hawaii, high activity levels, kahana bay, oahu, shark attacks, Shark Sightings

Shark Bite Victim Talks About Tiger Shark Attack

Thursday, September 11, 2008 By Martin Brody 6 Comments

HONOLULU, HAWAIIBy Gina MangieriWhen Todd Murashige recalls his shark attack Tuesday evening, it's not the pain that brings him to tears -- it's what his family must have felt hearing the news."I told myself if I black out I'm gonna die, that's what I really felt in my gut so I called my wife and I called my mom."He'd been sitting on his board at the surf spot called crouching lion when suddenly he saw what he thinks was a tiger shark head on his lap."It kind of seemed fake, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hawaii, News, Shark Attack Victims Tagged With: kahana bay, oahu shark attack, shark attack, tiger shark attack, todd murashige

Shark Attack Shocks Oahu Community

Thursday, September 11, 2008 By Martin Brody 3 Comments

duane shimogawa reports on oahu shark attack

KAAAWA, OAHU, HAWAIIBy Duane ShimogawaThe day after a shark takes a bite out of a surfer and his board, warning signs continue to caution people to stay out of the water. Those signs are posted along the water at Kahana Bay in Kaaawa.Officials say the victim, a man in his 40s, was surfing when the shark chomped down on his right leg. The surfer was taken to Queen's Medical Center and was listed in serious condition. The shark took a large chunk out of his right thigh. He was also bitten … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hawaii, News, Shark Attacks Tagged With: crouching lion, Hawaii, north shore, oahu shark attack, shark attack kahana bay, surfer, todd murashige

Oahu Shark Attack: Surfer Recovering

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 By Martin Brody 3 Comments

Amateur surfer Todd Murashige was attacked Tuesday evening off the windward side of Oahu, by what is suspected to have been a large tiger shark.The Fear Beneath staff wishes Todd all the best for a speedy recovery.HONOLULU, OAHUBy Ron MizutaniA 40-year-old Kaneohe man remains at the Queen's Medical Center recovering from a shark attack in Kaaawa. Todd Murashige is in stable condition with extensive injuries to his right leg and fingers. A shark bit Murashige about 5 p.m. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hawaii, News, Shark Attack Victims Tagged With: crouching lion, kaaawa, oahu shark attack, surfer shark attack, todd murashige

More Shark Sightings Keep Big Island Beaches Closed

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 By Martin Brody 5 Comments

Tiger Shark Eating a Fish - Tiger Shark Sightings on the Big Island

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beach Closures, Hawaii, Shark Sightings Tagged With: beach closure, big island shark sightings, Hapuna State Park, Kauauhai Harbor, Maumai Beach, Spencer Beach Park, tiger shark sightings, Waialea Bay

Oahu Shark Attack Update: Surfer Suffers “Fairly Massive Injury”

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 By Martin Brody 7 Comments

Oahu Shark Attack Location - Ka'awa / Kahana Bay

The Fear Beneath reported on this story when it broke, late Monday evening. Additional details have been procured and are provided below.KA'AWA, OAHU, HAWAIIA surfer suffered a "fairly massive injury" on his leg from a shark bite yesterday offshore of the Crouching Lion near Kaaawa, fire officials said.The man, in his 40s, paddled himself to shore after the 5 p.m. attack, accompanied by another surfer.He was taken by ambulance in serious condition to the Queen's Medical Center, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hawaii, News, Shark Attacks Tagged With: kaawa shark attack, kahana bay, kahana bay shark attack, massive injury shark attack, oahu shark attack, oahu shark attack ka'awa, oahu tiger shark, possible tiger shark attack

Possible Shark Attack in Kaawa, Hawaii

Tuesday, September 9, 2008 By Martin Brody 4 Comments

Breaking News from Oahu!KA'AWA, OAHU, HAWAIIA possible shark attack happened off of Kahana Bay shortly after 5 p.m. Paramedics say a man -- possibly in his 40's-- was surfing when a shark bit him on his thigh and leg.Officials say he was able to paddle himself back to the beach. A witness helped him control the bleading until paramedics arrived. Paramedics took the man in serious condition to the queens medical center.Fire officials say ocean safety and firefighters are at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hawaii, News, Shark Attacks Tagged With: Hawaii, ka'awa shark, kahana bay, oahu, oahu shark attack ka'awa, shark attack hawaii, shark attack kahana bay, shark attack oahu

Big Island Man Missing, Possible Great White Shark Casualty

Sunday, August 31, 2008 By Martin Brody 26 Comments

Search called off with evidence of shark attack - A Big Island man is missing at sea

BIG ISLAND, HAWAIIFirefighters called off an ocean search for a 24-year-old man this afternoon after rescuers found some of his clothing that appeared to have been hit by a shark.Police identified the man as Kameron Brown of Pahoa.Firefighters said after finding Brown's clothing and speaking with the man's family, they decided to call off the search at about 2 p.m. for the safety of the divers, said Battalion Chief Darren Rosario.A large white shark was seen in the area earlier … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hawaii, Shark Attacks, Unconfirmed Tagged With: great white shark, Hawaii, McKenzie Beach Park, missing person, pahoa

Big Island Beaches Re-Opened

“I’m Never Going To Go Out There Again.”

Hawaiian Shark Activity: What’s The Explanation?

Shark Bite Victim Talks About Tiger Shark Attack

Shark Attack Shocks Oahu Community

Oahu Shark Attack: Surfer Recovering

More Shark Sightings Keep Big Island Beaches Closed

Oahu Shark Attack Update: Surfer Suffers “Fairly Massive Injury”

Possible Shark Attack in Kaawa, Hawaii

Big Island Man Missing, Possible Great White Shark Casualty

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