Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau officials are advising no swimming or other ocean activities at Hanalei Bay due to a shark sighting.
According to a preliminary report, Ocean Safety Bureau officials report that an 8-foot shark was sighted fronting the Pavilion Tower in Hanalei Bay shortly before 12 p.m. today, Aug. 31. No injuries were reported.
As a safety precaution, officials have posted warning signs and will continue to monitor the area.
Lifeguards will reassess the area tomorrow morning. If there are no other sightings, the beach will reopen to ocean activities Tuesday, Aug. 31. Updates will be provided if more information becomes available.
For up-to-date information about Kaua‘i ocean conditions and ocean safety, please speak to a county lifeguard at any lifeguard station or call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984.
