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 Advertiser KANE'OHE, OAHU Todd 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 t … [Read more...]
Daily Coast Guard patrols keep Oahu under watch
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...]
More Shark Sightings Close Windward Oahu Beaches
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 … [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...]
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...]