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...]
Shark Bite Victim Talks About Tiger Shark Attack
HONOLULU, HAWAII By Gina Mangieri When Todd Murashige recalls his shark attack Tuesday evening, it's not the pain that brings him to tears -- it's what his family must have felt hearing the news. "I told myself if I black out I'm gonna die, that's what I really felt in my gut so I called my wife and I called my mom." He'd been sitting on his board at the surf spot … [Read more...]
Oahu Shark Attack Update: Surfer Suffers “Fairly Massive Injury”
The Fear Beneath reported on this story when it broke, late Monday evening. Additional details have been procured and are provided below. KA'AWA, OAHU, HAWAII A surfer suffered a "fairly massive injury" on his leg from a shark bite yesterday offshore of the Crouching Lion near Kaaawa, fire officials said. The man, in his 40s, paddled himself to shore after the 5 p.m. … [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...]