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Ocean Safety Bureau advises no swimming at Hanalei Bay following shark sighting

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Officials with the Kauaʻi County Ocean Safety Bureau (OSB) 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.

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Updates will be provided when more information becomes available.

Those looking for updates can contact a county lifeguard or call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984.

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