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...]
Possible Shark Attack in Kaawa, Hawaii
Breaking News from Oahu! KA'AWA, OAHU, HAWAII A 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 … [Read more...]
Large Tiger Shark Sighting Closes Big Island Beaches
Closure of Hapuna and Wailea beaches will be re-evaluated tomorrow BIG ISLAND, HAWAII Big Island officials closed Hapuna and Wailea beaches this afternoon after a 12-foot tiger shark was seen about 30 yards offshore, according to an e-mailed news release from the Fire Department and Ocean Safety Division. Anyone planning to visit beaches in the South Kohala area are … [Read more...]
Big Island Man Missing, Possible Great White Shark Casualty
BIG ISLAND, HAWAII Firefighters called off an ocean search for a 24-year-old man this afternoon after rescuers found some of his clothing that appeared to have been hit by a shark. Police identified the man as Kameron Brown of Pahoa. Firefighters said after finding Brown's clothing and speaking with the man's family, they decided to call off the search at about 2 p.m. … [Read more...]
Shark Sightings close Hanalei Beach
HANALEI — The morning sun was getting warm, the waters in Hanalei Bay were calm and beckoning. But save for a few isolated surfers, the bay was empty. Shark sightings late Saturday afternoon closed the bay, which was supposed to reopen yesterday afternoon but instead remained closed at least until this morning, said Mary Daubert, county spokeswoman. … [Read more...]