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Divers Catch Tiger Shark Feasting on a Goat

Monday, November 17, 2008 By Martin Brody View Comments
Tiger Shark Feasting on a Goat

KGMB 9 NewsA 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 you look close you can see a hoof on the right hand side. Joyce says everyone on board the Kohala divers boat was awestruck."We are going oh my goodness, it's a goat, it's a shark and you know everyone's … [Read more...]

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Another Waimea Bay Shark Sighting Rocks Oahu (?)

Thursday, November 6, 2008 By Martin Brody View Comments

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 an appearance now in Waikiki, it appears that Hawaiian sharks are canvassing all shores of the island of Oahu, in preparation for a land-based attack.A shark sighting had signs … [Read more...]

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Shark Sightings Reported at Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay

Sunday, November 2, 2008 By Martin Brody View Comments
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NORTH SHORE, OAHUCity 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 Department spokesman Bryan Cheplic. The shark was not displaying aggressive behavior when it was sighted, Cheplic said.Lifeguards at Waimea Bay saw an … [Read more...]

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Three sharks sighted near Mauna Kea Beach

Thursday, October 2, 2008 By Martin Brody 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...]

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Shannon Doherty: Let’s Feed Her To The Sharks

Wednesday, October 1, 2008 By Martin Brody View Comments

How is this newsworthy, you ask? It's not. At all. -MBContact 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 underwater appeared.She tells Details magazine, "I couldn't breathe, I started having an anxiety attack, I couldn't stay out of their reach. "They were slamming into the cage; … [Read more...]

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Hawaii DLNR Botches Shark Press Release

Saturday, September 20, 2008 By Martin Brody View Comments
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Marine science writer Susan Scott can be reached at www.susanscott.netOCEAN WATCH: HONOLULUAfter 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 time of year for spawning, which increases the chances of interaction between sharks and people."This sure got people's attention. … [Read more...]

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Big Island Beaches Re-Opened

Saturday, September 13, 2008 By Martin Brody View Comments
Big Island Beaches Reopened

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...]

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

Friday, September 12, 2008 By Martin Brody View Comments
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, who … [Read more...]

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Hawaiian Shark Activity: What’s The Explanation?

Friday, September 12, 2008 By Martin Brody View Comments
High Levels of Hawaiian Shark Activity

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 because … [Read more...]

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Shark Attack Shocks Oahu Community

Thursday, September 11, 2008 By Martin Brody View 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 on … [Read more...]

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Big Island of Hawaii: Recent Shark Activity Google Map

Thursday, September 11, 2008 By Martin Brody View Comments
The Fear Beneath - Big Island of Hawaii Shark Activity Map

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...]

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Possible Shark Attack in Kaawa, Hawaii

Tuesday, September 9, 2008 By Martin Brody View 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 scene, … [Read more...]

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