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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 AdvertiserKANE'OHE, OAHUTodd Murashige will have to live with the vicious scars from an attack that ripped his thigh open to the bone — and with the feelings he has for the shark that bit him.After two months of recovery and rehabilitation, Murashige is now grateful to the shark that changed his … [Read more...]
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 AdvertiserThe man snorkeling in July off Kualoa Regional Park apparently didn't see the bright orange Coast Guard helicopter circling overhead, or the 9-foot tiger shark cruising 100 yards away.The chopper crew was keeping … [Read more...]
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...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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