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County of Kaua'i, State of Hawaii

*DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, *MAYOR
**REIKO MATSUYAMA**, MANAGING DIRECTOR






*News Release*

For Immediate Release: October 19, 2024






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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I

KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT

MICHAEL GIBSON - CHIEF

(808) 241-4980



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CORRECTION

A previous version of this news release had the incorrect beach and opening dates. If there are no other sightings, the beach will reopen to ocean activities 2 p.m. on Sunday. Updates will be provided if more information becomes available.

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*Officials advise no swimming, ocean activities at Brennecke’s Beach due to shark sighting*

PO‘IPŪ – Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau officials are advising no swimming or other ocean activities at Brennecke’s Beach until further notice due to a shark sighting.

OSB officials report that a 10- to 15-foot tiger shark was sighted in waters off Brennecke’s Beach on Saturday afternoon. No injuries were reported.

As a safety precaution, OSB officials have posted warning signs and will continue to monitor the area.

Lifeguards will reassess the area on Sunday. If there are no other sightings, the beach will reopen to ocean activities 2 p.m. on Sunday. 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.

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