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