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Spear Fishermen Chased Out of Water by “Hungry Shark”

State officials say the initial report made by the divers to lifeguards at the beach park, was that an 8- to 10-foot Galapagos shark made several passes at them while they were spearfishing close to shore off Oneuli or Black Sand beach at Mākena.

Shark Sighting Forces Temporary Makena Beach Closure

The diver reported that the an 8-foot Galapagos shark attacked a string of fish that he had trailing behind him.