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 … [Read more...]
Big Island Beaches Remain Closed – Three Shark Sightings
HONOLULU For the second day in a row, Big Island officials said they have closed beaches in the South Kohala area because of sharks. A Big Island helicopter spotted three sharks in the area between Puako and Mauna Kea Beach Sunday morning. A tiger shark 10 to 12 feet in length was seen 600 yards off Puako boat ramp. The two other sharks were seen off Maumae Beach … [Read more...]