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Hawaiʻi Island police investigate suspected shark bite at Anaeho‘omalu Bay
A 20-year old man visiting from Romania was swimming about 15-20 feet offshore when he suddenly felt pain to his right foot and discovered he had lacerations to the top and bottom of his foot, which was bleeding profusely. The victim and two others near him in the water did not see any shark but medical personnel on scene related that the injuries were consistent with a shark bite.
Surfer injured by apparent shark bite at Kewalo Basin on Oʻahu
A 58-year-old Honolulu man is recovering from leg injuries sustained from an apparent shark encounter early Sunday morning at Kewalo Basin on Oʻahu, authorities said.
Woman Suffers Apparent Shark Bite off Waikōloa on Hawaiʻi Island
A woman, reported to be in her 70’s, was taken to the hospital this morning after what appears to be a shark bite incident reported at around 8 a.m. in Waikōloa on Hawaiʻi Island.
12-Foot Tiger Shark Sighting Prompts Temporary Closure of South Maui Shoreline
County of Maui Lifeguards at Mākena State Park closed the ocean waters to park users because of a 12-foot tiger shark seen swimming about 50-feet from shore.
UPDATE: ‘Āhihi-Kīna‘u CLOSED Again, 10-Foot Tiger Shark Sighted
The ʻĀhihi-Kīnaʻu Natural Area Reserve is officially closed again as of 1:19 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Maui Now has confirmed with state officials that a 10-foot Tiger shark was sighted at 11 a.m. today, and was still seen at 1 p.m.
DAR: October Sees Greatest Number of Shark Bites
For centuries, traditional Hawaiian chants have warned about an increased risk of shark bites in the fall, when the wiliwili tree blooms.
Shark Warning Lifted at South Maui Beaches
The shark warning and beach closure advisory for South Maui has been lifted as of 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, following a suspected shark attack reported on Monday morning fronting Kamaʻole Beach Park I.
Shark Attack: Kamaʻole Closed, Woman Hospitalized
Kamaʻole Beach Parks 1, 2 & 3 have been shut down due to a shark attack reported at around 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. Emergency crews are on scene. DLNR are monitoring the area.
UPDATE: Shark Warning Lifted for North Shore
Shortly after 5 p.m. today, Maui Police Department notified DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of a shark bite at Ho‘okipa Beach Park.
Shark Incidents Peak This Time of Year, Caution Advised
The chance of being bitten by a shark in Hawaiian waters is always extremely small, but does increase a bit during this time frame, DLNR officials say.
Kauaʻi Surfer Says He was Bitten by 3-4 Ft Shark
The surfer told authorities that he was paddling out at about 6 a.m. when the shark bit him in the arm, 25-30 yards off shore. He suffered a single puncture wound.
Kansas Visitor Injured in Hapuna Beach Shark Attack
A Kansas man suffered severe lacerations to his left forearm, and an injury to his left thigh during a shark attack reported at Hāpuna Beach on Hawaiʻi Island this morning.
Hawaiʻi Shark Finning Case Nets $100 Fine
A fishing boat captain who pleaded guilty in federal court today to a charge relating to an attempt to sell shark fins to a Honolulu restaurant, was sentenced to a $100 fine, according to a US Department of Justice announcement.
