Officials advise staying out of Hanalei Bay after shark sighting

HANALEI (HawaiiNewsNow) – Ocean safety officials are advising the public to stay out of the water at Hanalei Bay following a shark sighting.

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Kauai Ocean Safety Bureau officials said a 6- to 7-foot shark was spotted around 2:15 p.m. Sunday near the Pavilion Tower.

No injuries were reported.

As a precaution, warning signs have been posted, and officials said they will continue monitoring the bay.

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Lifeguards are expected to reassess the area Monday afternoon. If there are no additional sightings, ocean activities could resume at about 2:15 p.m. Monday.

Anyone seeking updated ocean conditions is advised to check with a county lifeguard or call the Ocean Safety Bureau.

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