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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: July 9, 2024
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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL GIBSON - CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
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Officials advise no swimming at Hanalei Bay due to shark sighting
HANALEI – Ocean Safety Bureau officials advise no swimming at Hanalei Bay until further notice due to a shark sighting.
OSB officials received a report of a possible 10-foot tiger shark sighted about 250 feet west of the Pavilion Lifeguard Tower on Tuesday morning.
As a safety precaution, OSB officials have posted warning signs and are monitoring the area.
Lifeguards will reassess the area tomorrow, July 10.
Updates will be provided when more information becomes available.
For updates, please speak to a county lifeguard or call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984.
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