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July 10 UPDATE: NR 07-09-24 (Officials advise no swimming at Hanalei Bay due to shark sighting)

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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: July 10, 2024






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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I

KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT

MICHAEL GIBSON - CHIEF

(808) 241-4980



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July 10 UPDATE: Shark warning signs removed Wednesday morning

Ocean Safety Bureau officials have removed warning signs Wednesday morning after monitoring Hanalei Bay. No sharks were sighted. Mahalo to beachgoers for their cooperation and patience. 

For updates, please speak to a county lifeguard or call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984.

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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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