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...]
Shark Sightings Reported at Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay
Sunday, November 2, 2008 By View Comments
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...]
Oahu Beaches Closed: Aggressive Shark Sighting and Possible Body!
Saturday, September 6, 2008 By View Comments
Kailua, Lanikai and Bellows beaches closed after shark sighting. Officials are also investigating a possible body in the water. Beach closures went into effect on the Big Island as well today, due to the sighting of a 12-foot tiger shark.OAHU, HAWAIIOfficials have closed beaches on the windward side of Oahu while they investigate reports of a body in the water off of Bellows beach and a large shark exhibiting aggressive behavior near Kailua Beach.City Department of Emergency Services … [Read more...]
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