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 the bright orange Coast … [Read more...]
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 an appearance now in Waikiki, it appears that Hawaiian … [Read more...]
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 Department spokesman Bryan … [Read more...]
Australian Shark Activity Incites “Expert Opinions”
The Tweed Daily News People should be more concerned about bull sharks in Tweed's murky rivers than great whites in the ocean, a local shark expert said yesterday. Over the past few days great whites have been caught off Rainbow Bay and Mermaid Beach, and on Sunday Snapper Rocks swimmers had to be evacuated from the surf following several shark sightings. According to … [Read more...]
Australian Couple Are Great White Shark Magnets
Yorke Peninsula Country Times In February last year, Wool Bay couple Anne Russell and Barrie Hunt reported a close encounter with a 15-foot White Pointer shark while they were fishing off Wool Bay. On Friday, both having the day off, they decided to head out to catch a few whiting in the waters of Coobowie Bay. Having dropped the anchor and as the boat settled into … [Read more...]
47 (White?) Sharks Spotted Around Whyalla
By Colin Faulds, Fairfax News A total of 47 sharks have been spotted in and around the Whyalla area since October 2005. That is, according to a report the Maritime Museum curator Paul Mazourek issued late last month. A Conservation Council of South Australia initiative, "White Sharks Count", was launched a few years ago and concentrated on the Eyre Peninsula. Mr … [Read more...]
Ocean Beach White Shark Sighting
Hot on the heels of two additional recent sightings,The Shark Research Committee has posted another account of a great white shark sighting at Ocean Beach, San Francisco (yes, still in the heart of the infamous Red Triangle!) As we usually do with these reports, we've excerpted the story below - visit the The Shark Research Committee's Pacific Shark News for more … [Read more...]
Big Island Beaches Re-Opened
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 … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Shark Activity: What’s The Explanation?
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. HAWAII By Dave Dondoneau For the past week, up to 15 large tiger sharks have lingered along five miles of the Big Island's Kohala Coast, near the Mauna … [Read more...]
Big Island of Hawaii: Recent Shark Activity Google 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 … [Read more...]